JP2014083159A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of restoring a performance when power supply is shut off.SOLUTION: A power supply board 100 is provided with a backup power source 107 that supplies electric power to a general control board 65 when power supply from a power circuit 105 is shut off. When the power supply is shut off, a general control CPU 65a stores and retains performance information, which identifies a display state in a pattern display device 17 when the power supply from the power circuit 105 is shut off, in general control RAM 65c. In addition, when the power supply from the power circuit 105 is shut off, the general control CPU 65a stores and retains specific performance information and normal performance information, which are determined in a winning game, in the general control RAM 65c. In the case of power restoration, the general control CPU 65a performs power restoration processing on the basis of the performance information stored and retained in the general control RAM 65c.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with display means for producing an effect in accordance with winning of a game ball to a start winning means.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, is designed to display a variety of symbols, such as a liquid crystal display and a drum display, through the opening of a frame-shaped decorative member located in the game area defined on the game board. Start winning device (start winning prize) that causes the device (display means) to face from the rear and starts the symbol variation on the symbol display device by winning a pachinko ball (game ball) at a position below the frame-shaped decorative member on the game board And a special prize-winning device that is opened at the time of a big hit has been proposed. In such a pachinko machine, when the pachinko ball launched into the game area wins the start winning device, various game effects such as a reach effect accompanying a symbol change are made on the symbol display device, and the symbol display A so-called jackpot is generated when the symbols stop in a predetermined combination on the device, and a special winning device provided on the game board is opened to obtain a large number of prize balls.

  In the pachinko machine, the main control means is provided with a backup means in order to cope with the case where the power supply is interrupted due to a power failure or the like occurring during the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this pachinko machine, the prize ball information and payout information when the power supply is cut off, and the game state information such as the probability change state and the variable state are stored and retained in the backup means, and the power is restored based on the storage information of the backup means when power is restored. It is comprised so that it can be made.

JP 2009-5991 A

  In recent pachinko machines, the contents of effects executed by the symbol display device are managed by the sub-control means, and the sub-control means determines the contents of effects based on the command input from the main control means. The symbol display device is configured to execute the effect of the effect content.

  However, since the production information managed by the sub-control means has been initialized by the power-off process at the time of power supply interruption, the production information at the time of power supply interruption cannot be restored at the time of power recovery. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off, it is handled by executing a specific preset effect at the time of power recovery. However, since the contents of the effect at the time of power recovery are different from those at the time of power supply cutoff, the player Has the disadvantage of giving distrust.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed in order to suitably solve these problems inherent in the prior art, and provides a gaming machine capable of restoring the effect when the power supply is cut off. Objective.

In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 1 of the present application,
A main winning means (60a) comprising a start winning means (30) capable of winning a game ball, and a hit determining means (60a) for determining whether or not a win is made when winning the start winning means (30); The display means (17) capable of executing a symbol variation effect that changes the symbol in response to winning of the start winning means (30), and the display means (17) based on a control signal from the main control means (60a) Sub-control means (65a) for controlling the main control means (60a) and power supply means (105) for supplying power to the sub-control means (65a), the hit determination means (60a) is positively determined In the case of a gaming machine in which a winning game is performed after the end of the symbol variation effect,
The sub-control means (65a)
Triggered by the positive determination of the hit determination means (60a), one of the specific effect information corresponding to the specific hit display effect displayed by the display means (17) and the normal effect information corresponding to the normal hit display effect in the win game. Per display effect information determining means (65a) for determining
Production information backup means (65c) for storing production information for specifying the display state on the display means (17) when the power supply from the power supply means (105) is cut off and holding it after the power supply is cut off, ,
The hit display effect information backup means (65c) for storing the specific effect information and the normal effect information determined by the hit display effect information determining means (65a) and holding it after the power supply is cut off,
Production information held in production information backup means (65c) or winning display production information backup means (65c) according to the power restoration condition at the time of power recovery after the power supply from the power supply means (105) is cut off And a power recovery means (65a) for performing power recovery processing.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to continue the same effect as when the power supply is cut off at the time of power recovery based on the effect information held in the effect information backup means, and the player is distrusted. No more giving. Further, it is possible to restore the specific hit display effect at the time of power recovery based on the effect information held in the hit display effect information backup means.

In the invention according to claim 2, the sub-control means (65a)
In response to an affirmative determination of the hit determination means (60a), a game effect mode determination means (65a) for determining one of a plurality of types of game effect modes having different effect contents executed by the display means (17). Prepared,
In each game effect mode, a specific game effect mode corresponding to a specific hit display effect is set,
When the hit display effect information determining means (65a) determines the specific effect information, it is configured to shift to the specific game effect mode after the hit game in which the specific hit display effect based on the specific effect information is executed,
The gist is that when the hit display effect information determining means (65a) determines the specific effect information, the hit effect display information backup means (65c) stores the specific effect information.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the winning display effect information determining means determines the specific effect information, the specific effect information is stored in the winning display effect information backup means. After the winning game in which the winning display effect is executed, it is possible to shift to the specific gaming effect mode based on the specified effect information held in the winning display effect information backup means.

In the invention according to claim 3, the sub-control means (65a)
A second effect information backup means (65c) for storing the effect information for specifying the game effect mode determined by the game effect mode determining means (65a) and retaining it after the power supply is cut off;
When the mode transition condition is satisfied in the game effect mode, the game effect mode is configured to shift to the common game effect mode. When the mode return condition is satisfied in the common game effect mode, the game effect mode determining means (65a) It is configured to return to the determined game production mode,
The power recovery means (65a) performs a power recovery process with the effect information held in the effect information backup means (65c), and a game effect mode determination means (65a) upon establishment of the mode return condition after power recovery. The gist of the present invention is that the power recovery process for returning to the determined game effect mode is performed based on the effect information held in the second effect information backup means (65c).
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the game effect mode determined by the game effect mode determining means by the establishment of the mode return condition after power recovery based on the effect information held in the second effect information backup means. Since the power recovery process is performed so that the power can be restored, when the power supply is cut off in the common game effect mode, the game effect is obtained when the mode return condition is satisfied in the common game effect mode restored at the time of power recovery. It is possible to return to the game effect mode determined by the mode determination means.

The invention according to claim 4 comprises operating means (36) operable by the operator,
The operation means (36) is configured to be able to select one of the game effect modes from among a plurality of types,
The game effect mode determination means (65a) determines the game effect mode selected by the operation of the operation means (36),
Summary of the present invention is that the second production information backup unit (65c) stores the production information specifying the game production mode determined by the game production mode decision unit (65a) by the selection of the operation unit (36). And
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to return in the game effect mode selected by the player at the time of power recovery.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to restore the effect when the power supply is cut off.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The special figure display, the special figure reservation display part, the general figure display, and the general figure reservation display part are expanded and shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process following step B19 of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine based on an Example. (a) is a flowchart showing the flow of main control power-off processing, and (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of overall control power-off processing. (a) is a flowchart showing a flow of main control power-on processing, and (b) is a flowchart showing a flow of main control return processing. (a) is a flowchart showing the flow of the overall control power-on process, and (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of the overall control return process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the mode transition within normal mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game during staying in the production | presentation kind mode selected by mode selection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of a transition between various modes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the memory information of the integrated control RAM which concerns on an Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the memory | storage information which concerns on an Example, and the mode after a power recovery. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of battle effect display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of production | generation kind loop processing.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens front and rear, and an outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertically installed posture on an installation frame base (not shown) of a game shop. A middle frame 12 as a main body frame for detachably holding the game board 20 is detachably assembled to the front side of the opening of the game board, and a predetermined condition is established on the back side of the game board 20 (a start winning device described later) The symbol display device (display means) as an effect execution means for effecting the symbol change effect by variably displaying the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as decorative drawings) triggered by the 30 winning winning holes 31a, 31b) 17 is detachably disposed. Further, the front side of the middle frame 12 is covered with a glass plate for transparently protecting the game board 20 or a transparent protective plate (not shown) formed of a transparent synthetic resin material so as to cover the window 13a opened forward and backward. The constructed front frame 13 as a decorative frame is assembled so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball tray 15 for storing pachinko balls is assembled below the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable. In the embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to do.

  The front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the outer periphery of the window 13a, and a speaker (sound output) capable of outputting sound and sound effects at a lower position of the middle frame 12. Means) 19 is provided. In other words, a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 is turned on / flashes, or an appropriate sound is output from the speaker 19, thereby allowing the symbol display effect on the symbol display device 17. It is configured to be able to perform a light emission effect and a sound effect according to the situation. That is, the lamp device 18 disposed in the front frame 13 and the speaker 19 disposed in the middle frame 12 also function as effect execution means.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the middle frame 12. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 20 a of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, so that the game The launch position of the pachinko ball to the region 20a can be arbitrarily changed. In the embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various designs, characters, and the like in addition to a decorative drawing is accommodated in an accommodation case is used, but is not limited thereto. Instead, various known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as a drum-type symbol display device and a dot matrix-type symbol display device can be adopted. Further, the upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation button 36 as an operation means is provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 14. The operation button 36 is arranged on the front side of the front frame 13 where the player can reach, and the contents of the effect can be changed by pressing the operation button 36 at a predetermined timing. The operation button 36 is configured to output a pressing signal to the overall control CPU (sub control means) 65 a of the overall control board 65 when the button 36 is pressed. In addition, a lamp device (not shown) provided with a light emitter such as an LED is disposed inside the operation button 36, and the operation time of the operation button 36 can be notified by emitting light from the lamp device. Has been.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is a substantially rectangular plate member formed of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material, and the symbol display device 17 is detachably assembled to the back side of the game board 20. It has been. A guide rail 21 that is curved in a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20, and is disposed on the middle frame 12 in a substantially circular game area 20 a defined by the guide rail 21. A game is played when a pachinko ball launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is launched. Further, the game board 20 has an opening (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction at an appropriate position, and various game board installation parts (specifically, a frame shape to be described later) with respect to each installation opening. The decorative body 25, the start winning device 30, the special winning device 40, the ball passing gate 47, the normal winning opening member, etc.) are attached from the front side, and the game area 20a is punched into the gaming area 20a. An outlet 22 for discharging pachinko balls is established. It should be noted that the number of the mounting openings is appropriately changed as necessary depending on the number of game board installation parts attached to the game board 20 and the arrangement positions.

  Here, in the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a display window 25 a that opens back and forth is formed at a mounting opening that opens at the approximate center of the gaming area 20 a surrounded by the guide rail 21. A frame-shaped decorative body 25 also referred to as a center role is attached, and the image display surface 17a of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. Has been. The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 23 in the game area 20a, and rotates on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in accordance with the contact of a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a. A so-called “windmill” rotating guide member 24 is rotatably supported, and pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a come into contact with the game nail 23 and the rotating guide member 24 so that the flow direction is irregular. It is configured to change. In addition, a start winning device (start winning means) having start winning ports 31a and 31b in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a can win a prize at a mounting opening opened below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the game board 20. ) 30 and a special winning device (winning means) 40 having a special winning opening is attached. Then, the pachinko balls are awarded to the start winning ports 31a and 31b of the start winning device 30 (more specifically, the pachinko balls are detected by the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b described later) and the special winning port of the special winning device 40. With the winning of a pachinko ball (more specifically, detection of a pachinko ball by a special winning detection sensor 44, which will be described later) as a winning condition for paying out a winning ball, the number of winning balls determined for each winning mouth is paid out. Has been.

(About the start winning device 30)
As shown in FIG. 2, the start winning device 30 is provided with two start winning ports 31a and 31b in a vertical positional relationship. Here, the first starting winning opening (first starting winning means) 31a located on the upper side is a normally open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 20a. Opening and closing members (open / close) configured to be able to open and close the second start winning opening 31b on both the left and right sides of the second starting winning opening (second start winning means, variable start winning means) 31b located on the lower side Means) 33, and a pair of opening and closing members 33, 33 are closed to close the second start winning opening 31b and open to open as the driving winning solenoid 32 (see FIG. 8) as driving means is driven. It is configured to be displaced to a position. In the embodiment, a pair of opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening and closing the second start winning opening 31b are disposed on the left and right sides sandwiching the second starting winning opening 31b, and a pair of opening and closing solenoids 32 is driven as the start winning solenoid 32 is driven. The opening / closing members 33 and 33 are swung so as to approach and separate from each other.

  That is, in the embodiment, the first start winning opening 31a is configured such that a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a can always win with a certain probability, and the second starting winning opening 31b drives the start winning solenoid 32. Thus, the winning probability of the pachinko ball can be varied. Here, in the state where the opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed position, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31b is blocked, and the probability that the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning opening 31a. On the other hand, the probability that the pachinko ball will win the second start winning opening 31b is set to be low, while the pachinko balls received by the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are in a state where the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are displaced to the open position. The ball is set to have a higher probability than the probability that the ball is guided to the second start winning port 31b and the pachinko ball wins the first start winning port 31a. In the embodiment, the pachinko ball is configured not to win the second start winning opening 31b when the opening and closing members 33, 33 are displaced to the closed position (winning probability 0%).

  The start winning device 30 is provided with start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b (see FIG. 8) as start winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b. ing. The start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b are connected to a main control board 60 (see FIG. 8) disposed on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. Then, the main control CPU 60a pays out the winning ball on the condition that the detection signal from the start winning detection sensors 34a, 34b is input to the main control CPU (main control means) 60a of the main control board 60. Is to decide. That is, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a prize ball number determining means for determining the number of prize balls to be paid out when a predetermined payout condition is established. Specifically, when the payout condition for the winning ball is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the starting winning detection sensor 34a corresponding to the first starting winning port 31a (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starting winning port 31a) The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the payout of a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls. In addition, when the winning ball payout condition is satisfied by the detection of the pachinko ball by the start winning detection sensor 34b corresponding to the second start winning port 31b (that is, the winning of the pachinko ball to the second start winning port 31b) The main control CPU 60a pays out a predetermined number (1 in the embodiment) of prize balls. In other words, in the embodiment, when the payout condition is established with the detection of the pachinko ball by the second start winning detection sensor 34b, the same number as the number of pachinko balls detected by the start winning detection sensor 34b (that is, one). The main control CPU 60a is set to determine the number of prize balls to be paid out as one. Although not shown in FIG. 8, a payout control board is connected to the main control CPU 60a, and the payout control board controls the ball payout device based on a control signal input from the main control CPU 60a to the payout control board. Then, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Also, various winning information (various random number information to be described later) is acquired along with the detection of pachinko balls by the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b). Based on the acquired winning information, a lottery per special figure (a big hit determination and a small hit determination), which will be described later, is performed. Based on the result of lottery per special figure, the symbol change effect is executed in the symbol display device 17, and the special figure change is executed in special figure indicators 50A and 50B described later. Then, as a result of the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17, the symbol display device 17 is decorated with a symbol combination (for example, a set of three same decorative drawings) that provides a predetermined hit display (big hit display or small hit display). When the figure is confirmed and stopped, a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) advantageous to the player is given, and the special winning device 40 is released under a predetermined release condition as the winning game is generated. A game is performed and the player is given an opportunity to win a prize ball. Here, in the embodiment, the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b are provided for each start winning opening 31a and 31b. In the following description, the sensor corresponding to the first start winning opening 31a is detected as the first start winning detection. The sensor 34a is designated, and the sensor corresponding to the second start prize opening 31b is designated as the second start prize detection sensor 34b.

(About the special prize device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning device (winning means) 40 is an open / close door (opening / closing means) that opens and closes a special winning opening (not shown) as a special winning means that opens in the game area 20a. 43, and is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the open / close door 43 is closed and an open position where the door 43 is opened in accordance with driving of a special prize solenoid 42 (see FIG. 8) as drive means. In the embodiment, the opening / closing door 43 is configured to open and close the special winning opening by swinging in the front-rear direction, and the state where the special winning opening is closed by the opening / closing door 43 is shown in FIG. The special prize device 40 is provided with a special prize detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 8) as special prize detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the special prize opening. The special prize detection sensor 44 is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and a predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) is input in accordance with the input of a prize detection signal from the special prize detection sensor 44 to the main control board 60. The award ball is paid out. Here, the special winning solenoid 42 receives a winning game (a big hit game or a small hit game) for opening the special winning device 40 in response to the winning of the pachinko ball to the start winning device 30. Drive control is performed by the main control board 60 in accordance with a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the type.

(About special figure display 50A, 50B)
As shown in FIG. 2, at the predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, the lower right position outside the game area 20a), the start winning device 30 (first and second start winning ports 31a, 31b) is provided. Special display indicators (display means) 50A and 50B are provided which are triggered by the award. Here, the special figure indicators 50A and 50B include a first special figure indicator 50A that starts a variable display triggered by winning a prize (detection by the first start prize detection sensor 34a) to the first start prize opening 31a, It consists of a second special-figure display 50B that starts a variable display triggered by winning at the second start-winning prize port 31b (detection by the second start-winning detection sensor 34b), and each of the special-figure displays 50A, 50B It is composed of a plurality of (eight in the embodiment) light emitting display portions. Then, triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball at the first start winning opening 31a, there is a variable display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special map variable display) in which the light emission display portion of the first special figure indicator 50A is turned on / off sequentially. This is performed, and one of a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special diagrams”) is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emission display section is finally lit. In addition, when the pachinko ball is awarded to the second start winning opening 31b, a change display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a special figure change display) is performed in which the light emission display portion of the second special figure display 50B is turned on / off. Thus, one of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed by the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the light emitting unit is finally lit. In addition, although each light emission display part of an Example is comprised by LED, it should just be a form which can change a lighting position suitably not only this but 7 segment display, a dot matrix, a small-sized liquid crystal display, Other display means that can display special figures can be adopted.

  Here, the special figure is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the big hit or the small hit, and each of the special figure indicators 50A and 50B has a plurality of types depending on the lighting position of the light emitting display section. The special figure of can be displayed. Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed on each of the special chart indicators 50A and 50B include 100 special charts as a big hit display (big hit symbol) that can recognize a big hit, and a small hit that can recognize a small hit. One type of special figure as a display (small winning symbol) and one type of special figure as a detachable display (missing symbol) capable of recognizing a detachment are set corresponding to each of the special figure indicators 50A and 50B. Then, one special figure is determined according to the result of lottery per special figure, and the determined special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed on each special figure display 50A, 50B as a result of the special figure variation display. It should be noted that the number of special symbols as a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol and an off symbol that can be displayed on each of the special symbol indicators 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, a special game as a win display (big hit display and small hit display) is displayed on either of the special figure displays 50A and 50B, so that a win game corresponding to the win display (big hit game or small hit game) ) Is subsequently given to the player. The big hit game and the small hit game set in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described in detail later. Here, the small hit lottery (small hit determination) is performed when the big hit lottery (big hit determination) is not won. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the first special figure display 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display". As a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed on the second special figure display 50B is referred to as "second special figure fluctuation display". As a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2.

(About special figure hold)
Also, as shown in FIG. 2, winning information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a is stored in storage means (main control RAM 60c in the embodiment). It is stored as first special figure start hold information (first start hold ball). Similarly, information (various random number information) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b is stored in the storage means (in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) in the second special figure start hold information. It is stored as (second start holding ball). In the game board 20, a light-emitting display unit is configured by a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) that display the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information at the lower right outside of the game area 20 a. A special figure hold display section 52 is provided, and a second special figure hold display section in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information. 53 is provided. That is, the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 notify the number of the first special figure change display and the second special figure change display that are held (the number of symbol change effects). The

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a, and the first 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Similarly, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b, 1 is subtracted every time special figure change display (design change effect) is performed. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs arranged on the left and right, and each start hold storage number is from “1” to In the case of “2”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit from the left, and in the case where each start hold storage number is “3” to “4”, the corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are displayed. 53 blinks in order from the left, so that the player can grasp the number of the hold information.

(About round notification)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games described later. In the jackpot game, a plurality of types having different prescribed round numbers are set, and a round display unit 57 for notifying the prescribed round number of the won jackpot game is a lower right outer portion of the game area 20a on the game board 20. Is provided. The round display unit 57 includes a light emitting display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment). In this embodiment, two types of “16 times” and “4 times” are set as the specified number of rounds of the big hit game, and an LED to be lit is determined for each specified number of rounds, and the number of rounds depends on the lighting position of the LED. The specified number of rounds is reported.

(About status notification)
In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as will be described later, a probability change state and a short state are provided as game states to be given after the big hit game, and the state display unit 58 that notifies these game states includes the above-described state display unit 58. The game board 20 is provided at the lower right position outside the game area 20a. The state display unit 58 is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment), and a light emission display unit is informed. It is set to notify that it is in a variable state by lighting up. Note that the display areas of the round display unit 57 and the state display unit 58 are set to be extremely small as compared to the display area of effects and the like executed by the symbol display device 17 and are executed by the symbol display device 17. It is difficult for a player who is paying attention to various effects to easily recognize each information by the lighting state of the round display unit 57 and the state display unit 58.

(About the symbol display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that can display the decorative drawing in a variable manner, and the first start winning opening 31a or the second start winning prize is set. The decorations of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are started to change in response to winning in the mouth 31b. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions 27 at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are set, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, A symbol combination of decorations to be displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 combining the effective stop positions 27 of 26c is displayed. In the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c are set in a horizontal and horizontal manner, and an effective stop position 27 of the decorative drawing is provided for each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. It is determined one place at a time, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows of decorative drawings is performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line 28 is set in the symbol display device 17 of the embodiment. In the following description, the left symbol row 26a, the middle symbol row 26b, and the right symbol row 26c may be referred to in order from the left side.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17 is configured with a larger area than the first special symbol display 50A and the second special symbol display 50B. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit, the small hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line 28 of the symbol display device 17.

  The symbol display device 17 displays a variation so that the decoration moves along a predetermined variation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the embodiment) at the start of the symbol variation effect. The decorative drawings that are variably displayed in the determined stop order are stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. In the embodiment, at the start of the symbol variation effect, the decorative symbols start to vary in the order of the left symbol column 26a, the middle symbol column 26b, and the right symbol column 26c. The left symbol column 26a, the right symbol column 26c, and the middle symbol column Based on the variation timing of the decorative drawing that is stopped and displayed in the order of 26b, the variation of the decorative drawing according to the effect content of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17, the number of stored special drawing start hold information (described later), etc. The timing is appropriately changed.

  In addition, in the symbol display device 17, before the symbol variation effect ends, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions 27 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, When the decorative drawing of 26c is displayed in a fixed stop state, one symbol variation effect is finished. In other words, the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display and second special diagram variation display) is from the start of change to the final stop of decorations (special diagram 1 and special diagram 2) performed based on one start hold information. Is executed once. The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop position 27 are changing in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The “decision stop” of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing is continuously stopped and displayed at the effective stop position 27 in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. . In the embodiment, 800 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (first special diagram variation display) based on the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34a, and the second start prize detection sensor. 500 ms is set as the special symbol variation interval time of the symbol variation effect (second special diagram variation display) based on the detection of 34b. In addition, the “temporary stop” of the decoration diagram means that the decoration diagram displayed so as to remain at the effective stop position 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c is not continuously stopped for the special figure variation interval time. is there. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in the fluctuation state at the effective stop position 27 and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

  Here, in the first special symbol display 50A and the symbol display device 17, the first special symbol variation display and the symbol variation effect relating to the first special symbol variation display are started, and the special diagram 1 and the decoration diagram are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. Similarly, in the second special figure display 50B and the symbol display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. In the first and second special figure displays 50A and 50B, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed at the same time. When the special figure fluctuation display is performed on one of the special figure displays 50A and 50B, The first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c is held and stored.

  Here, in the symbol display device 17 according to the embodiment, 10 types of numbers “0” to “9” are set as basic ornamental drawings in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. The figure is variably displayed in order in each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. In addition, as a decoration drawing, it is not restricted to this, It is set as the form which a player can distinguish and identify each decoration drawing like arbitrary numbers, a character, a design, etc. Further, the decoration diagram may be given a first identification pattern that allows the player to definitely recognize that a probable change state (described later) is given after the big hit game is finished, and a probable change state after the big hit game is finished. Is classified into a second identification symbol that can be recognized indefinitely. In this embodiment, the probability variation state that can be given after the end of the big hit game will be described in detail later. Here, as a 1st identification design, even if it sets suitably from the basic decoration drawings, the special decoration drawing determined in addition to the basic decoration drawings can also be used. In the embodiment, odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are set as the first identification symbols, and “0”, “2”, “4”, “ An example in which the even symbols “6” and “8” are the second identification symbols will be described.

  Then, the decorative symbols of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c that are confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position 27 (stop symbol effective line 28) of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in the symbol display device 17 are the winning symbol combinations. In this case, it is possible to grasp that a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is given. Here, in the embodiment, a symbol combination (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row is set as the big hit symbol combination. . The symbol combination of the decorations that can recognize the jackpot becomes a jackpot display displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect is completed. In the embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned basic decoration drawing that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 17, it is set so that a special decoration drawing (special design) can be displayed. The special decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop display at any one of these (for example, the effective stop position of the middle symbol row), so that it can be recognized that a predetermined big hit game or a small hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the possibility of occurrence of the big hit game or the small hit game becomes the big hit suggestion display displayed on the symbol display device 17. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed at the effective stop position 27 of the symbol display device 17 is of a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”, “171”, etc.) ), In principle, it can be recognized that the game is “out of play” where no big hit game is given. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing which can recognize this deviation becomes a deviation display of the symbol display device 17. However, it is also possible to use a specific symbol combination as an opportunity to execute a predetermined performance (for example, a predetermined big hit game or a small hit game) among the symbol combinations in which all three rows of decorative drawings are not the same. is there. A specific symbol combination means that a player can recognize or associate some kind of law or meaning from the symbol combination. Specific examples of specific symbol combinations include symbol combinations in which three rows of decorative symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order (for example, “123” and “321”), and left and right symbol rows 26a and 26b. Are the same, and the symbol combination of the right symbol column 26c is shifted by one (for example, “778”), and the symbol combination in which the three rows of ornamental symbols are a predetermined word alignment (for example, “758” (Nagoya)). ) And the like. In this way, the specific symbol combination is a symbol combination of a decorative pattern that can be selected not only as a disappointing display result but also as a jackpot display result.

  Further, in the symbol variation effect, the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol row (in the embodiment, the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) among the plurality of symbol rows, and the remaining symbol rows (implemented) In the example, the middle symbol row 26b) is displayed in a variable display (reach display), so that the player can recognize that the reach has occurred. A specific example of reach display is a symbol combination (“1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.) in which the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c. In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. In addition, the decorations of the specific symbol rows (the left symbol row 26a and the right symbol row 26c) that form the reach display are in a temporarily stopped display state, and the decoration symbols are stopped in the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row 26b). After the display (temporary stop display), the decorations of all the symbol sequences are displayed in a fixed stop display.

  In addition, the symbol display device 17 displays a symbol combination of decorations corresponding to the displayed special symbol as a result of the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol indicator 50A and the second special symbol indicator 50B. The That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display 50A and the second special figure display 50B and the symbol combination of the decoration displayed on the symbol display device 17 correspond to each other, and the symbol variation effect is provided. Upon completion, the special figure is fixed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A and the second special figure display 50B, and the decorative figure is fixed and displayed on the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c of the symbol display device 17. It is like that. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration figure with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration figure is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decoration figures for one special symbol. Yes.

(About the ball passage gate 47)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a ball passage gate 47 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20 a can pass is provided on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The ball passage gate 47 is provided with a passage ball detection sensor 48 (see FIG. 8), and the passage ball detection sensor 48 detects a pachinko ball passing through the ball passage gate 47. The passing ball detection sensor 48 is wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and a ball detection signal is input from the passing ball detection sensor 48 to the main control board 60 (that is, the passing ball detection sensor 48). In accordance with the detection of the pachinko sphere (passing of the pachinko sphere of the ball passage gate 47)), various information (a random number for determining a per-figure map described later) is acquired, and a per-figure determination (described later) based on the acquired information ( A lottery per standard map) is held. The start winning solenoid 32 of the start winning device 30 is driven and controlled in accordance with the result of the lottery per game, so that the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened and closed. In other words, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as a winning opening determination means for determining whether or not to open the second starting winning opening 31b based on the detection of the pachinko ball by the passing ball detection sensor 48. .

(About the general-purpose display 55)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a multi-purpose display 55 in which a light-emitting display unit is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) at the outer right lower position of the game area 20a. Is arranged. In this general-purpose indicator 55, there are cases where a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal”) are triggered by the detection of pachinko spheres by the passing sphere detection sensor 48 (passage of pachinko spheres by the ball passage gate 47). ) Is changed, and a universal map change display for deriving one common map is performed. In the embodiment, three types of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, a general diagram is shown by a light emitting mode in which only the right LED is lit, a light emitting mode in which only the left LED is lit, and a light emitting mode in which both the left and right LEDs are lit. In the embodiment, the common figure indicated by the left and right LEDs being lit is called the general figure A, and for convenience of explanation, the common figure indicated by only the left LED being lit is the normal figure B, and the right figure is the right figure. The usual figure displayed by turning on only the LED is assumed to be ordinary figure C. Then, from the final display result of the general map display 55, it is possible to recognize the normal map hit or miss. Specifically, the general map A or the general map B is displayed on the general map display 55 in the case of the normal map, and the general map C is displayed in the case of a deviation. In other words, the universal map that can recognize this universal map is the display result of the universal map, and the universal map that can recognize the disparity is the display result of the disparate map.

(Regarding the general hold)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes information acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the ball passage gate 47 at the outer right lower position of the game area 20a (various random information described later). ) Is stored as start hold information in the internal storage means (main control RAM 60c), the light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the general map hold information. The general map hold display unit 56 is arranged, and the number of fluctuations of the general map held by the display content of the general map hold display unit 56 is notified. The number of the reserved map start display displayed in the map holding display unit 56 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the ball passing gate 47, and is decremented by 1 when the map variation display is started. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number. The general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and the general map hold display unit 56 starts from the left when the number of the general map start hold storage is 1-2. It lights up in sequence, and when the number of memorized maps on hold is 3 to 4, the map-fed display unit 56 blinks in order from the left, so that it is possible to grasp the number of holds on which the map fluctuation display is performed. Yes.

(About probability change)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said special prize opening is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball in the special winning opening can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state may be referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probability variation function is based on the fact that the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol (specific symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability is changed from a low probability (164/65536 in the embodiment) to a high probability (1399/65536 in the embodiment). Note that a state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the embodiment, the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is the probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot to which the probability variation state is not imparted is the non-probability variation jackpot. Further, in the embodiment, in the case of a big hit to which a probability change state is given, the probability change state is given continuously until the next big hit is generated after the big hit game ends. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur.Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player will become a probability variation big hit. Playing games while expecting. The period during which the probability variation state is given is not limited to the above. For example, the probability variation state may be continuously applied until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability variation state is provided, and the transition to the non-probability variation state may be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined condition may be the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) after the probability variation state is given. Also, whether to shift to the uncertain change state for each symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined based on a random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the start winning means (falling lottery), and falls into the falling lottery It is also possible to shift to a non-probable change condition on the condition of winning.

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege game state (second game state) as a game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. Here, as a 2nd privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the said 2nd start winning opening 31b increases compared with the state (1st game state) where the said 2nd privilege game state is not provided. The winning rate is improved. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33 that open the second start winning opening 31b, the pachinko ball winning opportunity to the second starting winning opening 31b can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33 for opening the second start winning port 31b once per normal figure, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the opening and closing members 33 and 33. Alternatively, it can be realized by increasing the number of times the opening and closing members 33 and 33 are opened, or they may be combined. In the embodiment, the above-mentioned (1) to (3) are combined as the second privilege gaming state, and in the following description, the combined state of (1) to (3) is referred to as “changed state” for convenience. ". In addition, a state where the variable state is not assigned is referred to as a non-variable state. That is, the variable state is a winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate of the pachinko ball to the second start winning opening 31b is improved. In the present embodiment, the gaming state may be referred to as a “probable change state” by combining the first privilege gaming state and the second privilege gaming state.

  That is, in the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed on the general map display 55 in the non-variable state is set to 3600 ms, and the fluctuation of the general map change display performed on the general map display 55 in the variable state is set. The time is set to 560 ms, and the change time of the normal figure change display performed by the normal figure display device 55 is shortened with the provision of the change state. In addition, the probability per base figure in the non-variable state is set to a low probability (1125/65536 in the embodiment), and the probability per base figure in the variable state is set to a high probability (65535/65536 in the embodiment). It is set, and the probability per universal figure varies from a low probability to a high probability with the provision of the variable state. In the embodiment, the interval from the time when the normal map is displayed in a fixed stop until the next normal map change is performed (the normal map change interval) is set to 520 ms.

  In the state where the variable state is applied, the open / close members 33 and 33 are opened and closed with an operation pattern different from the state where the variable state is not applied. Specifically, in a state where the variable state is not given, a predetermined time after the opening and closing members 33 and 33 of the start winning device 30 are opened when winning in the normal map display (in the case of a normal map) is won. An opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed once until (300 ms in the embodiment) elapses. On the other hand, in the state in which the variable state is assigned, when the normal figure change display is won (in the case of the normal figure), the opening / closing members 33 and 33 of the start winning device 30 are opened for a predetermined time (implemented). In the example, the opening operation for maintaining the opening state is performed once until 5800 ms) elapses. That is, in the state where the variable state is given, the total opening time of the opening and closing members 33, 33 of the start winning device 30 is longer than in the state where the variable state is not given, and the player operates in an advantageous manner. It is set to be. In addition, a maximum number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows a winning to the second start winning port 31b per one time is set, and the winning after the opening and closing members 33, 33 are opened is set. The opening / closing members 33 and 33 are closed when the number reaches the winning upper limit number (closing condition).

  In addition, in the embodiment, the period for which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed according to the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) won in the big hit. Yes. Specifically, when the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbols A to E and symbols a, f to h described later in the embodiment), Until it occurs, it is set so that a variable state is given, and the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol I and symbol j described later in the embodiment) In such a case, the variable state is given until the predetermined number of times (20 times in the embodiment) of the symbol variation effect (the total number of the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is executed. Is set.

(About jackpot games)
Next, the jackpot game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the big hit game is set to start after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure fluctuation display, and an opening indicating the start of the big hit game is shown. It consists of a production OP, a round game that is repeated after a specified number of rounds (4 rounds or 16 rounds in the embodiment) after the opening production, and an ending production ED that indicates the end of the jackpot game. ing. In the round game, the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 opens and closes according to the type of the jackpot game that has occurred, and a predetermined number (for example, nine) of pachinko machines are provided at the special winning opening in one round game. One round game ends when a ball wins or a specified time (round game time) has elapsed since the start of each round game. In addition, during each round game in the jackpot game, an interval time between rounds in which the open / close door 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time is set. That is, in the jackpot game, the opening / closing door 43 performs an opening / closing operation that is equal to or more than the prescribed round number of each jackpot game.

  Here, the open / close mode (open / close pattern) of the open / close door 43 of the special winning device 40 in each round game of the jackpot game is a single opening operation (opening and closing after the pachinko ball is continuously fired). The opening operation of the opening / closing door 43 is set to be shorter than the long-time opening operation, and the opening operation is continued for a long time during which the specified number of pachinko balls determined for the round game can win a prize. In addition, a short time opening operation is appropriately combined.

(About types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when a jackpot determination is won, one jackpot game is selected from a plurality of types (11 kinds in the embodiment) of jackpot games having different values to be given to the player. The determined jackpot game is awarded. Here, among the 11 types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol that can be displayed on the first special symbol display 50A (100 special figures 1 in the embodiment) is the symbol A, the symbol B, the symbol C, the symbol D, the symbol E, the symbol. When the special figure 1 that is classified into six groups of I and is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A is a big hit symbol, it depends on the type of the big hit symbol (symbols A to E, symbol I) A big hit game is given. Similarly, in the embodiment, special figure 2 (100 special figures 2 in the embodiment) as a jackpot symbol that can be displayed on the second special symbol display 50B is symbol a, symbol f, symbol g, symbol h, symbol. When the special figure 2 that is classified into the five groups j and is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 50B is a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit symbol (symbol a, symbols f to h, symbol j) ) Is a big hit game according to.

  Here, Special Figure 1 as 100 types of jackpot symbols is 37 types for symbol A, 5 types for symbol B, 1 type for symbol C, 10 types for symbol D, 22 types for symbol E, 25 types for symbol I Are distributed. In addition, as for the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols, 40 types are assigned to the symbol a, 10 types are assigned to the symbol f, 3 types are assigned to the symbol g, 22 types are assigned to the symbol h, and 25 are assigned to the symbol j.

(Special probable big hit game)
Here, the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol classified into the symbols A and B is displayed on the first special symbol display 50A, or the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol classified into the symbols a and h is displayed. When displayed on the second special figure display 50B, a special probability variable big hit game (special hit game) is given as a big hit game. In the special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit judgment, after the big hit game is finished, until the next big hit game is generated, the probability changed state and the variable state are continuously given. It has become. In each round game of the special probability variable big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. That is, all the round games of the special probability variable big hit game are constituted by a fully open round game in which the open / close door 43 performs a long-time opening operation for opening from the start to the end of the round game. Accordingly, in the special probability variable big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the opening / closing operation for a predetermined number of times (specified number of rounds) in the whole big hit game.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality (two types in the embodiment) of special probability variable big hit games having different prescribed round numbers are set. Specifically, a first special probability variable jackpot game with a specified number of rounds of “16” and a second special probability variable jackpot game with a specified number of rounds of “4” are set. Depending on the types of symbols displayed on the special figure display 50A and the second special figure display 50B, any special probability variable big hit game is given. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as the jackpot symbol classified into the symbols A and B is displayed on the first special chart indicator 50A, or the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol classified into the symbol a is displayed. When the first special probability variable big hit game is given when displayed on the second special figure display 50B, and the special figure 2 as a big hit symbol classified into the pattern h is displayed on the second special figure display 50B The second special probability variation big hit game is given to the game. Further, in each special probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number (specified number) of winning for each round game is set to “9”. That is, each special probability variable big hit game is a big hit game in which the value (privilege amount) given to the player is different because the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one big hit game is different because the number of prescribed rounds is different. That is, the special probability variable big hit game of the embodiment is set so that the value (privilege amount) given to the player in one big hit game increases in the order of the second special probability variable big hit game <the first special probability variable big hit game. Has been.

  In each special probability variation big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and the opening / closing door 43 is “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum in each round game. The opening operation is performed over a period of time. In the special probability variation big hit game, “12.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. Further, the interval time between rounds in the special probability variable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. When a jackpot symbol classified as symbol A or symbol a symbol h is determined, the game effect mode after the jackpot game is shifted to a probability variation mode described later, and a jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is determined. In such a case, the game effect mode after the big hit game is set to shift to a latent mode to be described later.

(First special probability variation big hit game)
When the special figure 1 as a big hit symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A, the first special probability variable big hit game (hereinafter referred to as jump-up probability variable big hit game) is displayed as the big hit game. It is to be granted. The jump-up probability variable big hit game is a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. And in the jump-up probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit judgment, the probabilistic state and the variable state continue after the big hit game ends until the next big hit game is generated after the big hit game is finished To be granted.

  In the jump-up probability variation hit game, as shown in FIG. 3, the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened a plurality of times (16 times in the embodiment) in the first round game, and the second round to the 16th round. In the game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the special prize opening from the start to the end of the round game. In other words, in the first round game of the jump-up probability variation big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is repeatedly opened several times (16 times) and then the special prize opening is continuously opened until the end of the round game. The remaining round games after the second round game (for 15 rounds) are all open round games.

  Here, in the first round game of the jump-up probability variation big hit game, the opening time of the opening and closing door 43 in the first opening to the 16th opening is set to “0.04 (seconds)”, respectively, and the opening and closing for the 17th opening The opening time of the door 43 is set to “24.36 (seconds)”. In addition, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as an interval time within 16 rounds between the first opening and the 17th opening. As a result, the round game time of the first round of the jump-up probability variable big hit game is “57.0 (seconds)” consisting of “{0.04 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds)} × 16 + 24.36 (seconds)”. "Is set. Then, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of the first round game after the second round in the jump-up probability big hit game, and the opening / closing door 43 is set to “25” at the maximum in each round game. .0 (seconds) "for a long period of time. In the jump-up probability variation big hit game, “0.06 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. Further, the interval between rounds of the jump-up probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. And when the special figure 1 classified into the symbol C is determined, it sets so that it may transfer to the probability change mode mentioned later as a game production mode after a big hit game.

(Suddenly probable big hit game)
When the special figure 1 as a big hit symbol classified into the symbols D and E is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A, a sudden probability change big hit game is given as the big hit game. In the embodiment, the sudden probability variable big hit game (hereinafter referred to as “16R sudden probability variable big hit game”) in which the prescribed round number is set to “16 times” and the sudden probability variable big hit game (hereinafter referred to as “16 times”). 4R sudden probability change big hit game) is set, and when the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the first special figure display 50A, the 16R sudden probability change big hit game is given. When the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol E is displayed on the first special figure display 50A, the 4R sudden probability change big hit game is given. Also, in any sudden probability change big hit game, the upper limit number of winnings for each round game is set to “9”. In the 16R sudden probability change big hit game and the 4R sudden probability change big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, the probability change state after the big hit game ends until the next big hit game is generated after the big hit game is finished. And the variable state is continuously given. Each round game of 16R sudden probability change big hit game and 4R sudden probability change big hit game is set to cause the opening / closing door 43 to perform a short time opening operation to open the special prize opening for a short time continuously from the start to the end of the round game. Yes. That is, in the 16R sudden probability change big hit game, the door is opened only once in each round game, and the door 43 repeats opening and closing operations 16 times in the whole big hit game, while in the 4R sudden probability change big hit game, each round game The door is opened only once, and the door 43 repeats the opening / closing operation four times in the entire big hit game.

  Here, in 16R sudden probability change big hit game and 4R sudden probability change big hit game, "0.04 (seconds)" is set as the round game time of one round game. In these jackpot games, “0.06 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time. Further, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time of the 16R sudden probability change big hit game, and “1.836 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time of the 4R sudden probability change big hit game. The interval time between rounds of these jackpot games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. That is, in each round game time (2.04 (seconds)) in the 16R sudden probability change big hit game and 4R sudden probability change big hit game, the number of pachinko balls to be awarded to the special prize device 40 in one round game is the upper limit of the prize. The time is set so as not to satisfy the number. For this reason, there is almost no winning ball in the 16R sudden probability variation big hit game and 4R sudden probability variation big hit game, and there is a possibility of winning the upper limit number of pachinko balls in each round game. Are games with different values for the player.

  Also, the opening effect time in the 16R sudden probability change big hit game and the 4R sudden probability change big hit game is set to the same time as the opening effect time of the jump-up probability variable big hit game described above. Further, the round game time in the 16R sudden probability change big hit game and the 4R sudden probability change big hit game is the same as the opening time of the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize winning device in the first round of the jump-up probability variable big hit game from the first opening to the second opening. Is set to Then, in the sudden probability big hit game, the interval time between rounds ("2.0 (seconds)") from the opening of the door 43 in the first round to the closing of the door 43 in the second round is jumped up. It is the same time as the in-round interval time ("2.0 (seconds)") in the first round of the probable big hit game. Therefore, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 43 from the start of the jump-up probability variation big hit game until the opening / closing door 43 is opened and closed 16 times is the 16th round after the start of the 16R sudden probability variation big hit game. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 43 until the closing of the door 43 is performed in the same manner as the opening / closing operation, and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 43 distinguishes whether the jump-up probability variation big hit game or the 16R sudden probability variation big hit game. Is impossible. And when special figure 1 classified into the design D and the design E is determined, it sets so that it may transfer to the probability change mode mentioned later as a game production mode after a big hit game.

(Normally non-probable big hit game)
When the special figure 1 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol I is displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A, the normal non-probability big hit game is given as the big hit game. The normal non-probability big hit game is a round big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the normal non-probability big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit determination, a probable change state is not given after the big hit game ends (it is assumed to be a non-probable change state). The variable state is given only until the special figure variation display is performed a short number of times (20 in the embodiment). The opening / closing mode of the open / close door 43 in each round game in the normal non-probability big hit game is the same as that of the special probability variable big hit game described above. That is, in each round game of the normal non-probability big hit game, the opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a long-time opening operation for continuously opening the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. That is, all the round games of the non-probability big hit game are constituted by a fully open round game in which the opening / closing door 43 performs a long-time opening operation that opens from the start to the end of the round game. Therefore, in the normal non-probable big hit game, the open / close door 43 is opened only once in each round game, and the open / close door 43 repeats the open / close operation 16 times in the whole big hit game. Note that the opening effect time, the ending effect time, and the interval time between rounds in the normal non-probability big hit game are the same as those in the special probability big hit game described above. And when the special figure 1 classified into the symbol I is determined, it sets so that it may transfer to the latent mode mentioned later as a game production mode after a big hit game.

(2nd special probability variation big hit game)
When the special figure 2 as a big hit symbol classified as the symbol f is displayed on the second special figure display 51, a second special probability variable big hit game (hereinafter referred to as a step-up probability variable big hit game) is played as the big hit game. It is to be granted. The step-up probability variable jackpot game is a round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the winning upper limit number of each round game is set to “9”. And in step-up probable big hit games, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit judgment, the probabilistic state and the short state continue after the big hit game ends until the next big hit game is generated after the big hit game is finished To be granted.

  In this step-up probable big hit game, the round games from the first round to the eighth round and the round games from the tenth round to the sixteenth round are opened for a long time that continues from the start to the end of the round game. The opening / closing door 43 is set to perform the operation. Further, the ninth round game of the step-up probability variation big hit game is set so that the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize-winning device 40 is opened a plurality of times (eight times in the embodiment). In other words, the step-up probability big hit game is a fully open round game in which the open / close door 43 performs a long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of round games (8 times) from the first round game are opened from the start to the end of the round game. The next round game consists of a special round game that causes the door 43 to perform a short-time opening operation and a long-time opening operation, and the remaining number of times after the special round game (7 rounds) ) Round games are all open round games. Here, the special round game (9th round game) of the step-up probability variable jackpot game is the ninth to sixteenth rounds in the shortened jackpot game (shortened probability variable big hit game and shortened non-probable large hit game) described later. After the opening / closing door 43 performs a short-time opening operation, which is the same opening time as the short-time round game, for the number of short-time round games (eight times), it opens for a long time until the special round game ends. The opening / closing door 43 is set to perform the operation. Then, when the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol f is determined, the game effect mode after the jackpot game is set to shift to a probability change mode to be described later.

  Here, in the step-up probability variation big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of the first round game of the first round to the eighth round and the tenth round to the sixteenth round, In each round game, the open / close door 43 is opened for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum. On the other hand, in the round game of the ninth round, the opening time of the opening / closing door 43 in the first opening to the eighth opening is set to “0.04 (seconds)”, respectively, and the opening time of the ninth opening / closing door 43 is set. “24.68 (seconds)” is set. In addition, after the first opening to the eighth opening, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the in-round interval time. As a result, the round game time of the ninth round of the step-up probability variation big hit game is “41.0 (seconds)” consisting of “{0.04 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds)} × 8 + 24.68 (seconds)”. "Is set.

  In addition, the time from the first opening of the open / close door 43 to the eighth closing (“16.32 (seconds)”) in the 9th round of the step-up probability variable jackpot game is the 9th round in the shortened jackpot game described later. It is the same time as the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 is closed in the 16th round after the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened. It should be noted that in the step-up probability variation big hit game, “12.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. Therefore, the opening / closing operation of the open / close door 43 from the start of the step-up probability variation big hit game until the open / close door 43 closes the eighth time in the ninth round is a special winning device in the 16th round after the start of the shortened big hit game The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing door 43 until the 40 opening / closing doors 43 are closed is performed in the same manner.

(Abbreviated probable big hit game, short non-probable big hit game)
When the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol g is displayed on the second special figure display 50B, the shortened probability variable big hit game is given as the big hit game. Further, when the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol j is displayed on the second special figure indicator 50B, a shortened non-probability big hit game is given as the big hit game. The shortened probability variable big hit game and the shortened non-probable big hit game are round big hit games in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”, and the upper limit number of winnings in each round game is set to “9”. In the shortened probability variation jackpot game, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot determination, the probability variation state and the shortened state continue after the jackpot game ends until the next jackpot game is generated after the jackpot game ends. To be granted. On the other hand, in the shortened non-probability big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit judgment, the probable change state is not given after the big hit game ends (it is assumed to be a non-probable change state), and the predetermined change from the end of the big hit game The variable state is given only until the special figure variation display is performed a short number of times (20 in the embodiment).

  In the shortened probability variation big hit game and the shortened non-probable big hit game, the round game of the first to eighth rounds has a long opening operation for opening and closing the special winning opening from the start to the end of the round game. It is set to be performed. On the other hand, in the round games after the 9th round of the shortened probability variation big hit game and the shortened non-probability big hit game, the special winning opening is continuously opened from the start to the end of the round game, but the opening and closing door 43 is opened by the eighth round. The opening / closing door 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the special prize opening is shorter than the long-time opening operation to be performed. That is, in the shortened probability variable big hit game and the shortened non-probable big hit game, the opening and closing door 43 performs a long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of times (eight times) from the first round game is opened from the start to the end of the round game. On the other hand, the remaining number of round games (for 8 rounds) are composed of short-time round games that cause the opening / closing door 43 to perform a short-time opening operation.

  Here, in the shortened probability variation big hit game and the shortened non-probability big hit game, “25.0 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game from the first round to the eighth round, and each round game The opening / closing door 43 is opened for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum. On the other hand, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game from the ninth round to the sixteenth round. In these jackpot games, “12.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening effect time, and “10.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time. The interval time between rounds of these jackpot games is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. Thus, in the shortened probability variation big hit game and the shortened non-probability big hit game, the time from the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize winning device 40 opening in the ninth round to the closing of the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize winning device 40 in the sixteenth round. ("16.3 (seconds)") is the same as the time from the first opening of the open / close door 43 to the eighth closing in the ninth round of the step-up probability big hit game. When the jackpot symbol classified as symbol f is determined, the game effect mode after the end of the jackpot game shifts to a probability change mode described later, and when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol j is determined. Is set so that the game effect mode after the big hit game shifts to a latent mode described later.

(About small hit games)
Next, the small hit game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The small hit game is set to start after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and the opening / closing operation according to the type of the small hit game generated. Thus, after the opening / closing door 43 of the special winning device 40 is opened / closed, an ending effect indicating the end of the small hit game is set. Here, in the small hit game, an opening / closing operation in which the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize winning device 40 is opened only for a time when several pachinko balls can be won or when the pachinko balls cannot be won under the condition of continuously firing pachinko balls. Is configured to be performed. That is, the small hit game constitutes a hit game in which the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize winning device 40 performs an opening operation including a short-time opening operation. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit determination. That is, if the probability change state is given at the time of winning the small hit determination, the probability change state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability change state is not given, the probability change state is also given after the small hit game is finished. It will not be granted. In addition, if the short state is given at the time of winning the small hit determination, the short state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit game. No variable state is given.

  Also, in the pachinko machine of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when winning the small hit determination, one small hit game is determined from predetermined types (two types in the embodiment) of small hit games, The determined small hit game is awarded. Here, of the small hit games, which small hit game is awarded is determined based on the type of the small hit symbol (Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2) determined when winning the small hit determination. It has come to be. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 (one kind of special figure 1 in the embodiment) as the small hits that can be displayed on the first special figure indicator 50A is classified as the symbol K, and the first special figure indicator is displayed. When the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped at 50A is a small hit symbol, a small hit game corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol (symbol K) is given. Similarly, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 (one special figure 2 in the embodiment) as a small hitting symbol that can be displayed on the second special figure display 50B is classified into the symbol k, and the second special figure display. When the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the device 50B is a small hit symbol, a small hit game according to the type of the small hit symbol (symbol k) is given.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the special figure 1 as the small hit symbol classified as the symbol K is displayed on the first special figure display 50A, the first small hit game is given as the small hit game. When the special figure 2 as the small hit symbol classified as the symbol k is displayed on the second special figure display 50B, the second small hit game is given as the small hit game. Yes. The first and second small hit games in the embodiment are set so that the opening / closing door 43 of the special prize winning device 40 performs once the opening operation in which the opening time of one time is set to “1.0 (seconds)”. Has been. It should be noted that the opening / closing modes (opening times and opening times) of the opening / closing doors 43 in a plurality of types of small hit games can be varied. In the first small hit game, “6.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time, and “0.668 (seconds)” is set as the ending effect time in the second small game. Yes. That is, the second small hit game is completed in a shorter time than the first small hit game, and a game with a sense of speed progresses.

(About the game production mode)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a plurality of (four in the embodiment) game effect modes in which the effect contents (display contents) of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are different. Here, the game effect mode is a game state suggestion image that suggests to the player whether or not the current game state is a probable change state, and suggests to the player whether or not the game state is a change state. A game effect is displayed on the display device 17. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the game effect mode can be changed when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied. Here, in the embodiment, the mode transition condition is the occurrence of the big hit game and the number of fluctuations (20 times in the embodiment) of the symbol fluctuation (first or second special figure fluctuation display) after the big hit game.

  The game effect mode according to the embodiment includes a normal mode corresponding to a game state (non-probability change / non-change state) determined to be given neither a probability change state nor a change state by the main control CPU 60a, and a probability change state. And a game change state corresponding to a game state (probability change / short change state) for which it is decided to give both, and a game state (that is, a probability change state is given) And a latent mode corresponding to a state in which the state is not granted). Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a special mode is set in which the mode transition condition is that the determination of the small hit determination is affirmative in the probability variation state. In addition, as a kind of game production mode, it is not limited to these, Other game production modes can also be set, for example, it is decided not to give a probable change state, and gives a change state. It is also possible to provide a time-saving mode corresponding to the gaming state (non-probability change / short-change state) determined. Further, the game state suggestion image displayed on the symbol display device 17 in each of the game effect modes (the normal mode, the probability change mode, and the latent mode) does not need to be one type, and there are a plurality of types for each game effect mode. A game state suggestion image can be set. It should be noted that the latent modes TA and TB in the present embodiment are either a gaming state in which the probability variation state and the variation state are internally given, or a gaming state in which only the variation state is imparted.

  The symbol display device 17 displays a game state suggestion image having contents corresponding to the game effect mode. Specifically, the background image displayed on the back of the decorative display of the symbol display device 17 is set to be different for each game effect mode, and the player recognizes the current game effect mode from the type of the background image. To get. In addition, in each game effect mode, some or all of the effect contents (variation patterns and effect patterns to be described later) of the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display device 17 are different, and each game effect mode has a unique effect. Is set to run.

(Control configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a main control board 60 that controls the pachinko machine 10 as a whole and a sub-control that controls each control object based on a control signal from the main control board 60. Substrates 65 and 70 are provided. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control boards 65 and 70.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an overall control board 65 that controls overall game effects, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the symbol display device 17, and the pachinko machine 10. Are provided with a lamp control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emission effects means (lamp device 18 and the like) and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the overall control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (design variation effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65, the display control board 70 displays a design change effect such as a design (decorative drawing) or a background image displayed on the design display device 17. Configured to control content. In addition, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting and extinguishing timings and the light emission intensities of the various light emitting effect units included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65. It is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing of voice output from the various speakers 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10, the output content, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the overall control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b, the special winning detection sensor 44, and the passing ball detection sensor 48 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a includes the first and second special figure displays 50A and 50B, the first and second special figure hold display parts 52 and 53, the common figure display 55, the universal figure hold display part 56, etc. A display is connected, and display control of each display 50A, 50B is executed based on the control process executed by the main control CPU 60a triggered by detection of each detection sensor 34a, 34b, 44, 48. It has become. The main control CPU (open control means) 60a is connected with solenoids 32 and 42 provided in the start winning device 30 and the special winning device 40, and based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. By driving each solenoid 32, 42, the corresponding opening / closing members 33, 33 and the opening / closing door 43 are opened / closed. Then, the main control CPU 60a drives and controls the special winning solenoid 42 so that the opening / closing door 43 opens and closes in an opening / closing manner according to the type of winning game, and opens and closes the opening / closing door 43 for a long time. The system is configured to execute short-time opening control for causing 43 to open for a short time.

  The main control CPU 60a confirms that the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a or the second start winning opening 31b (more specifically, the first start winning detection sensor 34a or the second start winning detection sensor 34b receives the pachinko ball). It is set to acquire a random number for determination as winning information when triggered by (detected). Here, the determination random number (winning information) acquired by the main control CPU 60a includes a hit determination random number, a special figure determination random number, an effect execution determination random number (reach determination random number), a variation pattern distribution random number, Various random numbers such as a random number for determining per figure and a random number for determining common maps are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update. A random number for determination according to the timing at which the detection signals of the second start winning detection sensors 34a and 34b are input to the main control CPU 60a is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The hit determination random number is a random number used in the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) as to whether or not a hit game (big hit game or small hit game) is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. In this embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for hit determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determination random number determines the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display 50A for fixed stop or the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display 50B depending on the result of the big hit determination. It is a random number to be used. Here, in the embodiment, as the special figure determination random numbers, all 102 integer values from “0” to “101” are set and updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number includes a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display showing the above-mentioned deviation, a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display showing the winning of the small hit, and winning of the big hit Random numbers corresponding to the 100 types of special figure displays shown are set, and the special figure 1 or second special figure display displayed on the first special figure display 50A is stopped in a fixed manner according to the value of the special figure determining random number. The special figure 2 to be displayed in a fixed stop on the device 50B is specified. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 34a, and the second start prize is obtained. The special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 34b. As described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified for each type of jackpot game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so The type of jackpot game to be given after the end is specified. Similarly, the special figure 1 and special figure 2 as the small hit symbols are classified for each kind of small hit game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, so that after the symbol variation effect is ended. The type of small hit game to be given is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of winning game (big hit game or small hit game). In addition, as described above, whether or not the probability variation state and the variable state are given after the big hit game is uniquely determined for each type of the big hit game, and the special figure determining random number is the probability variation state and the variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not to give.

  In addition, the random number for performance execution determination is displayed when the determination result in the above-mentioned hit determination (big hit determination or small hit determination) is negative (in the case of a big hit or a small hit that is not won). This is a random number used in an effect execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not an effect suggesting the possibility of display is performed. In the embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect suggesting the possibility that a win display is displayed, a reach effect that is displayed with the reach display displayed in the process of symbol variation on the symbol display device 17, or a variation stop from the start of the decoration diagram variation A continuous notice effect (pre-read notice effect) that allows a variable cycle to be executed multiple times continuously, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of being displayed on the symbol display device 17, and a lamp This includes a notice effect that suggests to the player that the hit display may be displayed by the light of the device 18 or the sound output from the speaker 19. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine a variation pattern of symbol variation in a symbol variation effect. In the embodiment, 100 random integers from “0” to “99” are set as the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms).

  In the pachinko machine of the embodiment, the hit determination random number, the special figure determination random number, the production execution determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number are sent to the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 31b. Each random number temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c is triggered by winning (more specifically, when the first start winning detection sensor 34a or the second start winning detection sensor 34b detects a pachinko ball). The main control CPU 60a acquires at the same timing. Each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b. Are used in common, and the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start winning ports 31a and 31b.

(About judgment value)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a jackpot determination value indicating that a jackpot is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The big hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not the big hit is made using the hit determination random number (big hit determination). There are a total of 65536 possible hit determination random numbers from “0” to “65535”. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from integers. Here, the number of determination values set for the jackpot determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time when the jackpot determination is performed. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state (1399 in the embodiment) is larger than the number of jackpot determination values set in the non-probability variation state (164 in the embodiment). Many are set. That is, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values set in the probability variation state, the jackpot is likely to occur.

  The main control ROM stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is displayed on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display 50B as a big hit symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol using the special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determining determination value is set with an integer value of “0” to “101” corresponding to the above-described 102 types of special figure determining random numbers. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated with each value individually.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a small hit determination value indicating that a small hit is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect. The small hit determination value is a determination value used for determining whether or not a small hit is made using the hit determination random number (small hit determination) when the result of the big hit determination is negative. A predetermined number (9 in the embodiment) of determination values is determined from numerical values (in the embodiment, a total of 65536 integers from “0” to “65535”). That is, the hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit determination and the small hit determination. Note that, as the hit determination random number, a big hit determination random number for big hit determination and a small hit determination random number for small hit determination can be individually set. Here, the small hit determination value is determined based on whether the winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired in response to the detection of the first starting winning detection sensor 34a, or the winning information (winning in response to the detection of the second starting winning detection sensor 34b). Depending on whether or not (random number for determination) is acquired, the set number of determination values differs. Specifically, the number of small hit determination values (250 in the embodiment) set when the winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired triggered by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34a is as follows. It is set to be smaller than the number of small hit determination values (450 in the embodiment) set when winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired triggered by detection of the 2 start winning detection sensor 34b. That is, a small hit game is more likely to occur when triggered by the detection of the second startup prize detection sensor 34b than when triggered by the detection of the first startup prize detection sensor 34a.

  In addition, an effect execution determination value (reach determination value) is stored in the main control ROM. The effect execution determination value indicates whether or not to execute an effect such as a reach effect that suggests that the winning display may be displayed on the symbol display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) is negative. This is a determination value used in the production execution determination (reach lottery), and is determined from 239 different integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for production execution determination. Here, the performance execution determination value is the performance execution performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a (more specifically, when the first start winning detection sensor 34a detects the pachinko ball). In the case of determination, and in the case of performance execution determination that is triggered by the fact that the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31b (more specifically, that the second start winning detection sensor 34b has detected the pachinko ball) Therefore, the number of judgment value settings is different. Further, the effect execution determination value is set according to whether or not the above-described certainty change state is assigned at the time of performing the effect execution determination and whether or not the variable state is assigned at the time. The number is different.

  That is, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a, it is set when the non-probability change state is set rather than the number of effect execution determination values set in the probability change state. The number of production execution determination values to be performed is set to be larger. Moreover, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a, the number of the performance execution determination values set in the variable speed state is in the non-variable state. It is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set to is larger. In the embodiment, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning opening 31a, 35 performance execution determination values are obtained in the non-probable state and the non-variable state. One effect execution determination value is set in the case of the non-probability change state and the variable state, and two effect execution determination values are set in the case of the probability change state and the change state. In the case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the first start winning opening 31a, the production is performed according to the number of first special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The set number of execution determination values may be changed. Specifically, the set number can be set so that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of stored first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. That is, when the stored number of first special figure start hold information is “4”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized.

  Then, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31b, the number of the performance execution determination values set in the variable speed state is in the non-variable state. Is set so that the number of effect execution determination values set in is smaller. In the embodiment, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b, five performance execution determination values are set in the non-probable change state and the variable state. In the case of the probability variation state and the variation state, one production execution determination value is set. In addition, in the case of the performance execution determination performed when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b, the performance execution determination value is set to 0 in the non-probable change state and the non-change state. In the case of the production execution determination performed when the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31b, the production is performed according to the storage number of the second special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The set number of execution determination values may be changed. Specifically, the set number can be set such that the set number of effect execution determination values decreases as the number of second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. That is, when the stored number of first special figure start hold information is “4”, the set number of production execution determination values is minimized.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” that can be taken as a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described variable state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the variable speed state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the non-variable state (example). In this case, more than 1125) are set. In other words, by increasing the number of determination values per common map in the variable state, it is easy for the normal map to occur.

  Furthermore, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns that specify variation details, and stores variation pattern distribution determination values corresponding to the variation patterns. Here, the variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the symbol variation effect, light emission effect) executed between the start of the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display and the fixed stop display. Content, which is a basic basis of the mode and the sound production mode). The variation pattern is the variation time from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display to the final stop display of the special figure 1 or special figure 2 (design fluctuation effect and special figure fluctuation display). Specific time). The variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used to determine the variation pattern using the variation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each variation pattern, and the obtained variation pattern distribution The variation pattern to which the variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the random number for use is assigned is specified.

  The variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b are classified into a variation pattern for winning and a variation pattern for losing, and a specific variation pattern distribution determination value for each variation pattern according to the game effect mode. It has been established. The winning variation pattern is a variation pattern that can be determined when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative or when the result of the small hit determination is affirmative. Further, the fluctuation pattern for loss is a hit fluctuation pattern selected when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) is negative. The variation pattern for detachment includes the detachment reach variation pattern that can be determined when the result of the effect execution determination that is finally made a divergence after the reach effect is performed, and the deviation without forming the reach. There is a deviation variation pattern that can be determined when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. In the reach effect, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol that becomes the hit display (big hit display or the small hit display) or the off display after the symbol combination of the effective symbols that will be the reach display in the symbol variation effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17. This is an effect performed until is stopped and displayed.

(About the control board)
The overall control board 65 is provided with an overall control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 8, an overall control ROM 65b and an overall control RAM 65c are connected to the overall control CPU 65a. The overall control CPU 65a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the overall control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The overall control ROM 65b stores an overall control program for overall control of the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When the overall control CPU 65a receives various control commands, the overall control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

(Display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU (sub control means) 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. In addition, the symbol display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 17. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  That is, a hit determination means for determining whether or not a win (big hit or small win) is triggered by a winning at the start winning device 30, and a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) to be given from a plurality of types of hit games. The main control functions as a hit game determining means for determining the type (hit determining means) and a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special symbol variation display (after the end of the symbol variation effect). The CPU 60a is provided. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as a big hit determining means for determining a big hit when a winning to the start winning device 30 is triggered, and a small hit determination for determining a small hit when the big hit determining means is a negative determination. It has a function as a means. The main control CPU 60a has a function as a variation pattern determining means for determining one variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60a based on winning in the start winning device 30. The main control CPU 60a functions as a probability change determining means for determining whether or not to give a probability change state in which the probability that a big hit will occur (the probability that the determination result by the hit determination means becomes affirmative) is higher than usual. At the same time, it is configured to function as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state after the end of the big hit game. Here, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to give the probability variation state only when a big hit occurs (when the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative).

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when a big win occurs (when the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative), the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the pachinko ball wins the second start winning opening 31b becomes high ( It functions as a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give a (variable state), and when giving a winning rate improvement state, a winning rate improvement state granting period for determining a period for giving a winning rate improvement state is determined. In addition to functioning as a determining means, it also functions as a shortened state giving means for giving a shortened state only during a period in which a winning rate improvement state determined after the end of the big hit game is given. Here, the main control CPU 60a waits until a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation effect) is executed after the end of the big hit game or until the next big hit game is given. Is determined as a winning rate improvement state granting period. As described above, the main control CPU 60a gives a privilege state (probability change state, variable change state) advantageous to the player after winning a game based on winning in the start winning device 30 when the winning determination is affirmative. It is provided with a function as privilege state determining means for determining whether or not. In addition, the main control CPU 60a sets the gaming state to be given when the hit determination is affirmative as the first gaming state to which the probability changing state advantageous to the player is given and the probability changing state is not given. It has a function as a game state determination means for determining from the second game state which is not advantageous. Further, the main control RAM 60c is acquired while the symbol variation effect is being performed on the symbol display device 17 (that is, while the special symbol variation display is being performed on the first and second special symbol indicators 50A and 50B). It functions as a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of received winning information as starting hold information. Specifically, the winning information acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34a while the variable display is performed on the display means (the symbol display device 17 or the first special symbol display 50A) is the first. Triggered by detection of the second start winning detection sensor 34b while the variable display is being performed on the first hold storage means and display means (the symbol display device 17 and the second special figure display device 50B) stored as start hold information. It functions as a second hold storage means for storing the acquired winning information as the second start hold information.

  Next, a special figure process and a special figure start process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be specifically described.

(About special map processing)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the first start winning port 31a of the start winning device 30 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start winning detection sensor 34a corresponding to the first start winning opening 31a detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of the first special figure start hold information hold number <4), the number of the first special figure start hold information hold is incremented by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a receives the winning information (values of random numbers for winning determination, random values for determining special figures, random values for determining execution execution, and values of various random numbers such as random numbers for distribution pattern distribution) from the main control RAM 60c. Is read and the winning information (random number value) is set in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the holding number as the first special figure start holding information (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the second start winning opening 31b of the start winning device 30. That is, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the second start winning detection sensor 34b corresponding to the second start winning opening 31b detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special figure input process is terminated. If the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure input process.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control CPU 60a receives the winning information (values of random numbers for winning determination, random values for determining special figures, random values for determining execution execution, and values of various random numbers such as random numbers for distribution pattern distribution) from the main control RAM 60c. Is read and the winning information (random number value) is set as a second special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number (step A18). Thereby, the special figure input process is completed.

(Special drawing start process)
Next, the special figure start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process every predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether special figure 1 or special figure 2 is variably displayed in the special figure indicators 50A and 50B and the symbol display device 17, or whether the big hit game or the small hit game is being played. It is determined whether or not (step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of hold in the second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). If the determination result of step B13 is negative (if the number of second special figure start hold information hold = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. The main control CPU 60a also stores the special chart stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a decrements the hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14) and stores the second special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a obtains the figure start hold information (values of random numbers for hit determination, random values for determination of special figure, random values for determination of performance execution, and values of various random numbers such as random numbers for distribution pattern distribution) (steps). B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the second special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the second special figure start hold information, and then stores the second special figure start hold information stored second fastest in the second special figure storage area. 2. The special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The second special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special figure. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the second special figure start hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the second special figure hold display section 53 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired value of the random number for hit determination in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit determination value matches (step B22). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive when the non-probability change state (low probability) (that is, the big hit probability) is set to 164/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability (positive hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 1399/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B22 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit changes (step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 2) that becomes a big hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display 50B based on the acquired special figure determining random number (Step B24). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2, the main control CPU 60 a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining, the jackpot symbol will be determined. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a game effect mode flag indicating a game effect mode (game state) after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol according to the determined big hit symbol. Specifically, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set to “1” when the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that gives a probability variation state, and the probability variation flag is set to “0” when the jackpot symbol is not a probability variation state. To do. Also, if the big hit symbol is a big hit symbol that gives a variable state, the variable flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”, and if the big hit symbol that does not give a variable state, the variable flag is “0”. Set to. The variable flag is set to “0” when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. Thus, the game effect mode is specified by the probability variation flag and the variation flag. When the big hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for winning based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution (step B25).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination of step B22 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs a small hit determination (hit lottery) for determining whether or not to generate a small hit ( Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the winning determination random number obtained from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the small hit determination value. As described above, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (that is, the small hit probability) when the winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired triggered by the detection of the second start winning detection sensor 34b. Is set to 450/65536. If the determination result of the small hit determination in step B27 is affirmative (if a small hit occurs), “1” is set to the small hit flag indicating that the small hit variation is present (step S27). B28). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special diagram 2), which is a small hit symbol that is finalized and displayed on the second special symbol display 50B, based on the acquired special figure determining random number value (step 2). B29). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the small hit symbol of Special Figure 2, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 2 associated with the acquired value of the special figure determination random number. By determining, the small hit symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are set to be maintained at the time of the small hit determination, and the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are not changed in the case of the small hit. It is configured. When the small hit symbol (special symbol) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for winning (win variation pattern) based on the random number value for distribution pattern distribution. (Step B30).

  When the determination result of the small hit determination in Step B27 is negative (that is, when the big hit and the small hit are not), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B31). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B30 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display 50B as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). 2) (step B32). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns for outlier reach (outlier reach variation pattern) based on the random number for variation pattern distribution (step B33). Note that the reach effect is not limited to an effect in which two identical decorative drawings are arranged and the remaining one is changing, and includes a state in which a specific symbol change is performed.

  In addition, when the determination result of the effect execution determination in Step B31 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B34). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns for deviation (deviation variation pattern) based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution (step B35).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special drawing 2) in steps B25, B30, B33, and B35 outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a variation pattern, outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the variation time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the second special figure display 50B so as to start the second special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 2 designation command for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. After that, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the fluctuation time determined in the designated fluctuation pattern. The display content of 50B is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs the decorative drawing to stop changing based on the changing time set in the specified changing pattern, and outputs a whole symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a acquires the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the random number for special drawing determination, the value of the random number for effect execution determination and the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution (step B19), and then the hit determination processing Execute. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second start winning opening 31b is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start winning opening Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to the winning of 31a is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. It has become.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a reads the first special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a reads the random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then reads the second special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored second fastest is stored. One special figure starting hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The first special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored fourth fastest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special feature. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers are acquired by the processing of step B19, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the acquired hit determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not (step B36). As described above, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive when the non-probability change state (low probability) (that is, the big hit probability) is set to 164/65536, and when the probability change state is high (high probability) The probability (positive hit probability) that the determination result is affirmative is set to 1399/65536. If the determination result of the big hit determination in step B36 is affirmative (if a big hit occurs), “1” is set to the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step B37). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1), which is a big hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 50A, based on the acquired special figure determining random number (Step B38). ). Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the jackpot symbol for each special figure 1, the main control CPU 60a displays the special figure 1 associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. The jackpot symbol is determined by determining. Further, the main control CPU 60a sets a game effect mode flag (that is, a probability change flag, a variable flag) indicating a game effect mode (game state) after the big hit game specified by the big hit symbol according to the determined big hit symbol. . When the big hit symbol (special figure 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for winning based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution (step B39).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination of step B36 is negative (if it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 60a performs a small hit determination (win lottery) for determining whether or not to generate a small hit ( Step B41). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the winning determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the small hit determination value. As described above, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (that is, the small hit probability) when the winning information (random number for winning determination) is acquired triggered by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor 34a. Is set to 250/65536. If the determination result of the small hit determination in step B41 is affirmative (if a small hit occurs), “1” is set to the small hit flag indicating that the small hit variation (step S41). B42). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1), which becomes the small hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 50A, based on the acquired special figure determining random number (Step 1). B43). Here, since the special figure determination random number value is associated with the small hit symbol of special figure 1 separately, the main control CPU 60a assigns the special figure determination random number value associated with the acquired special figure determination random number value. By determining FIG. 1, the small hit symbol is determined. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are set to be maintained at the time of the small hit determination, and the values of the probability change flag and the variable flag are not changed in the case of the small hit. It is configured. When the small hit symbol (Special Fig. 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns for winning (hit fluctuation pattern) based on the random number value for fluctuation pattern distribution. Determine (step B44).

  When the determination result of the small hit determination in step B41 is negative (when it is not a big hit or a small hit), the main control CPU 60a determines whether to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B45). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result of step B45 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display 50A as a final stop symbol (special feature). 1) (step B46). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns for outlier reach (outlier reach variation pattern) based on the random number value for variation pattern distribution (step B47).

  Further, when the result of the effect execution determination in step B45 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B48). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns for deviation (deviation variation pattern) based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution (step B49).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special drawing 1) in steps B39, B44, B47, and B49, outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 65 at a predetermined timing ( Step B40). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a specifies a variation pattern, outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation, and starts measuring the variation time specified by the variation pattern. At the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the first special figure display 50A so as to start the first special figure fluctuation display. Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a special figure 1 designation command for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a displays the first final figure display so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the fluctuation time determined in the designated fluctuation pattern. The display content of 50A is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 60a instructs the decorative drawing to stop changing based on the changing time set in the specified changing pattern, and outputs a whole symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. When the end condition of the variable state is satisfied, a variable end command is output.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step B17 is negative (if the number of first special figure start hold information hold = 0), has the main control CPU 60a already output a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect? If the determination result is negative, a demonstration designation command is output and the special figure start process is terminated (step B21). If the determination result in step B20 is affirmative (if the demonstration designation command has already been output), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

(Overall control)
Next, processing executed by the overall control board 65 will be described. The overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the change pattern specification command input from the main control CPU 60a, and specifies the determined effect pattern. Are output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the overall control CPU 65a are classified for each game effect mode, and an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is selected from the effect patterns that can be selected in the game effect mode. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped on the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. The decoration drawing of 26a, 26b, 26c is determined. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a jackpot symbol, the overall control CPU 65a sets each symbol row 26a, 26b, When the decorative pattern 26c is determined and the symbol specified by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a small hit symbol, each symbol column 26a is set to be a symbol combination of the decorative symbol to be displayed as a small hit. , 26b, 26c are determined.

  In addition, based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, a game production mode (game state) serving as a reference for determining the production pattern when the next symbol variation production is executed. The overall control CPU 65a sets the game effect mode flag shown. Specifically, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the probability variation state is assigned, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is “1”. And the probability variation flag is set to “0” when it corresponds to a big hit symbol that does not give a probability variation state. Further, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the jackpot symbol to which the variable state is given, a variable flag indicating the variable state is set to “1”. And the variable flag is set to “0” when it corresponds to a big hit symbol that does not give a variable state. The setting timing of the probability variation flag and the variation flag is not limited to the above timing, and can be changed to any timing after the big hit game is over.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. To do. Specifically, the overall control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the change pattern designation command is input, and designates the left decoration drawing at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the left symbol row 26a. The command is output, the right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the right design row 26c, and the intermediate decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of the middle design row 26b.

  Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. In addition, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outbreak including the reach formation symbol. On the other hand, the general control CPU 65a determines a combination of symbols that can recognize a loss that does not include a reach formation symbol when a variation pattern for the loss effect is instructed. Further, when the overall control CPU 65a inputs an all symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the command to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

  The overall control CPU 65a includes the types of jackpot symbols instructed by the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a, each designation command relating to the start and end of the variable state, and an effect mode flag. Based on the set value, the type of the game effect mode is determined, and the effect mode flag is updated to a value indicating the determined game effect mode. The game effect mode flag includes information that can identify the game effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the overall control RAM 65c. When the overall control CPU 65a updates the game effect mode flag, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a mode designation command instructing the game effect mode to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(About display control)
In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. The symbol display device 17 is controlled so as to execute the symbol variation effect. Then, the display control CPU 70a counts the elapsed time from the start of the effect with the start of the design variation effect, and predetermines an image to be displayed on the symbol display device 17 so that an image based on the effect pattern is displayed for each measured time. Switch every cycle. Then, when the symbol stop command of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is input, the display control CPU 70a displays the ornament designated by the ornament designation command at the effective stop position 27 of the corresponding symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. Are temporarily stopped, and when all symbols stop command is input, the decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol designation command are displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the effective stop position 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled to end the symbol variation effect. Further, when a mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a displays a background image corresponding to the designated game effect mode.

  Here, the contents of the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 are set according to the variation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 60a or the effect pattern designation command output from the overall control CPU 65a. Yes, the main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a have a function as symbol variation effect determining means for determining the effect content for specifying the content of the symbol variation effect.

(About power supply board 100)
The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a power supply substrate 100 that generates a necessary power supply voltage for each part from an external power source (for example, AC 24 V) of the game arcade and supplies it to various components constituting the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 8, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power switch 101 for switching ON / OFF of power supplied to the pachinko machine 10 and a clear switch 102 for initializing (clearing) the main control RAM 60c. . Further, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 103 that is connected to the power switch 101 and outputs a power-on signal and a power-off signal to the main control board 60 in response to ON / OFF switching of the power switch 101. In addition, a clear switch circuit 104 connected to the clear switch 102 is provided. In the embodiment, only when the power switch 101 is turned on while the clear switch 102 is turned on, the clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit 104 to the main control board 60, and the main control board 60 that has received the clear signal. Is set to perform a clear process for initializing the main control RAM 60c. That is, in the embodiment, the power switch 101, the clear switch circuit 104, and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear unit. The clear switch circuit 104 and the clear switch 102 may constitute a clear unit, and the clear switch circuit 104 may output a clear signal to the main control board 60 when the clear switch 102 is turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the power supply board 100 has a power supply circuit (power supply means) for converting an external power supply (AC 24 V) of the game hall into a power supply voltage (for example, DC 30 V) supplied to various electronic components of the pachinko machine 10. 105 is provided. The control circuit boards 60, 65, and 70 are connected to the power supply circuit 105, and the power supply circuit 105 should supply the power supply voltage after the conversion process to the control circuit boards 60, 65, and 70. The power supply voltage is converted into a predetermined power supply voltage, and the converted power supply voltage is supplied to the corresponding control boards 60, 65, and 70.

  The power supply substrate 100 is provided with the power supply interruption monitoring circuit 103 connected to the power supply circuit 105. The power supply interruption monitoring circuit 103 may be a power supply voltage supplied to the power supply circuit 105 (hereinafter also referred to as a monitoring power supply voltage). Configured to monitor voltage values). Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 103 determines whether or not the monitored power supply voltage has dropped to a predetermined voltage (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a threshold voltage). The threshold voltage is set to a minimum voltage (for example, DC 20 V) necessary for operating the electronic components (for example, the detection sensor) of the pachinko machine 10 without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or during a power failure. In this case, since power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 10, the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. The threshold voltage is set to a value that is higher by a predetermined margin than the voltage at which the electronic component stops operating.

  The power supply substrate 100 is provided with a reset signal circuit 106 connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 103. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, when the monitoring power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the threshold voltage), the power-off monitoring circuit 103 monitors the power supply for the main control board 60, the overall control board 65, and the reset signal circuit 106. It is configured to output a power-off signal indicating that the voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage. The reset signal circuit 106 outputs a reset signal to the main control board 60, the overall control board 65, and the display control board 70 at the start of power supply (when power is turned on or power is restored) and when a power-off signal is input. The operation of the main control board 60, the overall control board 65, and the display control board 70 is regulated.

  The power supply board 100 is provided with a backup power supply 107 such as a capacitor. When the main power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and the supply of power is stopped (power supply from an external power supply due to the power switch 101 being turned off or a power failure, etc.) When the power cut-off signal is output from the power cut-off monitoring circuit 103), power is supplied from the backup power supply 107 to the main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a. The backup power supply 107 is configured so that both control CPUs 60a and 65a can supply power over the time required to store (write) various information stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c in a backup area described later. Has been. Further, both the control RAMs 60c and 65c are configured to hold various information stored in the backup area even after the power supply is cut off.

(About commands for jackpots)
Here, the command transmission / reception process executed in the big hit game will be described.
In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 60a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the overall control CPU 65a. Next, the main control CPU 60a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 60a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game to the overall control CPU 65a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening. Then, when the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 60a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the overall control CPU 65a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 60a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

  When the opening command is output, the main control CPU 60a stores opening information indicating that the opening effect is being performed in the main control RAM 60c (ordinary storage area) until the first round game starts. Further, when the round command is output, the main control CPU 60a provides round information indicating that the round game based on the round command is in progress and how many round games the round game is. Until the process is completed, the data is stored in the main control RAM 30c (ordinary storage area). Furthermore, when the ending command is output, the main control CPU 60a stores ending information indicating that the ending effect is being performed in the main control RAM 60c (ordinary storage area) until the big hit game ends. That is, the main control CPU 60a can recognize that a big hit game is being played when any of opening information, round information, and ending information is stored in the main control RAM 30c (ordinary storage area). It is like that.

Next, various processes related to the game executed by the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 60 based on the input of each command output from the main control CPU 60a will be described.
When a control command related to a game is input from the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a control command related to the game corresponding to the input command at a predetermined timing. Specifically, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the display control CPU 70a. When the end command is input, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the end command to the display control CPU 70a. Further, when the opening control command, the round command, or the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the command to the display control CPU 70a.

  When the opening command is input, the overall control CPU 65a stores the overall opening information indicating that the opening effect is being performed in the overall control RAM 65c (ordinary storage area) until the round command is input. In addition, when the round control command is input, the overall control CPU 65a obtains the round control information that can specify the round game based on the round command and the round game number of the round game. Is stored in the overall control RAM 65c (ordinary storage area). Furthermore, when the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 65a stores the overall ending information indicating that the ending effect is being performed in the overall control RAM 65c (ordinary storage area) until the big hit game ends. That is, the general control CPU 65a can recognize that a big hit game is being played when any of the general opening information, the general round information, and the general ending information is stored in the general control RAM 65c. ing.

(About the configuration related to the power recovery processing of the main control board 60)
In the main control RAM 60c, the number of times until the number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) that has been executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times of variation (20 in this embodiment) is displayed. An operation limiter for counting is stored. The main control RAM 60c is provided with a main backup area in addition to a regular storage area used for temporarily storing the various information during operation of the pachinko machine 10. In the main backup area, when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power supply is turned off to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state when the power supply is cut off at the start of power supply (when power is restored). This is an area for storing various information at the time of blocking. In the present embodiment, various information that can specify the game state such as a random number (holding content), the number of holdings, a special figure, a general chart, a timer value, and a flag (probability change flag and variable speed flag) are in operation of the pachinko machine 10. Is stored in the regular storage area, and when the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the regular storage area is stored in the main backup area.

  Storage (writing) to the main backup area is executed in the power-off process when the power supply is cut off (when a power-off signal to be described later is input), and various information stored in the main backup area is read (regular storage area) Is stored in the power recovery process at the start of power supply (at the time of power recovery).

  The main control CPU 60a is connected to a backup power source 107 of the power supply substrate 100. The main control CPU 60a operates the main control RAM 60c while the operation is guaranteed by the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply 107 when the monitoring power supply voltage is cut off (decrease to the threshold voltage). Various types of information stored in the regular storage area are stored in the main backup area, and various types of information can be stored and retained even after the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off. That is, it is possible to back up various information such as the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 when the power supply is cut off, that is, whether or not the probability variation state or the variation state is given, whether the game is a big hit game, the number of holds, etc. It is possible.

(Regarding the configuration related to power recovery processing of the integrated control board 65)
In the overall control RAM 65c, the number of times until the number of symbol variation effects (special diagram variation display) that has been executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times of change (20 in this embodiment) is displayed. An operation limiter for counting is stored. Further, the overall control RAM 65c stores effect mode information for managing the effect modes to be executed.

  The general control RAM 65c is provided with a general backup area in addition to a regular storage area used for temporarily storing the various information during operation of the pachinko machine 10. This integrated backup area is designed to restore the power supply in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state when the power supply is cut off when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like. This is an area for storing various information at the time of blocking. In the present embodiment, various information that can specify the game state such as a random number (holding content), the number of holdings, a special figure, a general chart, a timer value, and a flag (probability change flag and variable speed flag) are in operation of the pachinko machine 10. Is stored in the regular storage area, and when the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the regular storage area is stored in the general backup area.

  A backup power supply 107 of the power supply board 100 is connected to the overall control CPU 65a. Then, the overall control CPU 65a operates in the overall control RAM 65c while the operation is guaranteed by the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply 107 when the monitoring power supply voltage is cut off (decrease to the threshold voltage). Various information stored in the regular storage area is stored in the overall backup area, and the various information can be stored and retained even after the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off. That is, it is possible to back up various information such as the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 when the power supply is cut off, that is, whether or not the probability variation state or the variation state is given, whether the game is a big hit game, the number of holds, etc. It is possible.

  In the overall backup area, a first backup area that stores effect information (current effect information) for specifying the display state on the symbol display means 17 when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off, and will be described later. There is provided a second backup area (see FIG. 15) for storing effect information (final hit effect information) for specifying the display state displayed on the symbol display means 17 when the effect backup condition is satisfied. Any stored production information can be retained even after the power supply is cut off. Further, in the overall backup area, when the hit type is a specific type (small hit in this embodiment), the third backup for storing the effect information (special effect information) for specifying the special game effect mode MQ described later. An area is provided, and the effect information stored in the third backup area can be retained even after the power supply is cut off. In the first backup area, the specific effect information (specific decoration in the present embodiment) determined by the hit display effect information determining means described later and the normal effect information (decoration other than the specific decoration in the present embodiment). Is stored so that the effect information is retained even after the power supply is cut off. In this embodiment, the overall control RAM 65c functions as a first effect information backup means (effect information backup means), a second effect information backup means, a special effect information backup means, and a winning display effect information backup means.

  The storage (writing) of various information in the overall backup area is executed in the power-off process when the power supply is cut off (when a power-off signal to be described later is input), and various information stored in the overall backup area is read. (Store in the regular storage area) is executed in the power recovery process at the start of power supply (at the time of power recovery).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the operating state, information relating to the gaming state such as the probability changing state and the changing state is stored and managed in the main control RAM 60c and the overall control RAM 65c. In the operating state of the pachinko machine 10, information on the remaining number of times of change is stored and managed in the main control RAM 60c and the overall control RAM 65c when the pachinko machine 10 is in the change state. In addition, in the operating state of the pachinko machine 10, the number of symbol variation effects that are suspended (the number of stored memory) is also stored and managed in the main control RAM 60c and the overall control RAM 65c. On the other hand, information related to the number of consecutive resorts, the game effect mode (background image), and the effect content of the display effect is stored and managed in the overall control RAM 65c and the display control RAM 70c in the operating state of the pachinko machine 10. Various information stored and managed in the control RAMs 60c and 65c in the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is stored in a corresponding backup area in the power-off process when the power supply is cut off.

  In this embodiment, the main control CPU 60a that outputs various control commands (control signals) to the overall control CPU 65a functions as a transmission unit, and directly inputs (receives) the control commands output by the main control CPU 60a. The overall control CPU 65a functions as a receiving unit.

  The overall control CPU 65a counts the number of consecutive big hit games (number of consecutive games). In general, what is referred to as a “renso state” is a state in which a state (variable state) in which a symbol variation effect can be advantageously performed for a player is continued. The number of jackpot games given in this consecutive resort state is also referred to as “number of consecutive resorts”.

  The overall control CPU 65a sets “1” to the number of extended games stored in the overall control RAM 65c when the granting of the big hit game is started when the overall variable flag is set to “0”. Rewrite the value of the number of consecutive resorts. The overall control CPU 65a adds 1 to the number of consecutive games and rewrites the value of the number of consecutive games when the grant of a big hit game is started when “1” is set in the overall variable flag. Further, the general control CPU 65a sets the total variable count to “0” when the general variable flag is set to “0” in response to the value of the general variable limiter becoming “0”, that is, when the extended range state ends. Set “0” and rewrite the value of the number of consecutive resorts. In addition, when the overall control CPU 65a rewrites the value of the number of extended games, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a extended game number specification command for specifying the value of the extended game times to the display control CPU 70a.

(About power-off processing)
Next, a power-off process executed by the main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a when the power supply is cut off will be described.

  When the power-off signal from the power-off monitoring circuit 103 is input, the main control CPU 60a performs main control power-off processing based on the main control power-off processing program among the control programs stored in the main control RAM 60c. Run. When the power cut-off signal from the power cut-off monitoring circuit 103 is input, the general control CPU 65a, based on the central control power cut-off processing program among the control programs stored in the general control RAM 65c, Execute the process.

  The power-off monitoring circuit 103 outputs a power-off signal to the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a, and the reset signal circuit 106 at the timing when the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. Thereby, before the various components of the pachinko machine 10 become inoperable, the main control CPU 60a and the overall control CPU 65a execute the power-off process, respectively.

(Main control power-off processing)
In the main control power-off processing, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the main control CPU 60a is in the normal storage area of the main control RAM 60c while power is supplied from the backup power source 107 of the power supply board 100 to the main control CPU 60c. Various control information such as the values set in the probability variation flag and the variation flag stored in the memory is stored and retained in the main backup area of the main control RAM 60c (step D11). Thereafter, the main control CPU 60a calculates the checksum of the main control RAM 60c and stores it in the main backup area of the main control RAM 60c (step D12).

  Next, the main control CPU 60a prohibits access to the main control RAM 60c and waits for input of a reset signal from the reset signal circuit 106. When the reset signal is input, the main control CPU 60a regulates the operation of the main control CPU 60a. After the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the main backup area by the power-off process is stored and held as backup data.

(Regarding general power-off processing)
In the overall control power-off process, the power is supplied from the backup power source 107 of the power supply board 100 to the overall control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 9B, the overall control CPU 65a performs the normal storage area of the overall control RAM 65c. Various control information such as the value set in the overall probability change flag stored in the memory and the effect information specifying the game effect mode are stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c (step E11). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 65a calculates the checksum of the overall control RAM 65c, and stores it in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c (step E12).

  Next, the overall control CPU 65a prohibits access to the overall control RAM 65c and waits for input of a reset signal from the reset signal circuit 106. When the reset signal is input, the overall control CPU 65a regulates the operation of the overall control CPU 65a. After the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the overall backup area by the power-off process is stored and held as backup data.

(About processing at power-on)
When power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10 (power supply is started), the reset signal circuit 106 resets the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a, and the display control CPU 70a until a predetermined regulation time elapses. The signal is continuously output. At this time, the continuous output time of the reset signal to the main control CPU 60a is set longer than the continuous output time of the reset signal to the overall control CPU 65a and the display control CPU 70a.

(Main control power-on processing)
When the input of the reset signal once inputted stops, the main control CPU 60a executes the main control power-on process based on the main control power-on process program stored in the main control ROM 60b. In the main control power-on process, as shown in FIG. 10A, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the clear switch 102 is operated (step F11). If step F11 is positive, the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step F13 and erases (RAM clear) various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 60c. When step F11 is negative, the main control CPU 60a performs main control return processing (step F12).

  As shown in FIG. 10B, in the main control return process, the main control CPU 60a performs the same calculation process as the main control power-off process in step G11, based on various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 60c. Calculate the checksum. Then, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the checksum calculated in step G11 matches the checksum stored and held in the main backup area of the main control RAM 60c (step G12). If the determination result of step G12 is negative, it is determined that the various control information being backed up is abnormal, and the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step F13 in FIG.

  Note that the negative result of the determination in step G12 is that the main control power-off process is not performed normally when the power supply is cut off, or that the stored contents are abnormal due to noise or the like after the main control power-off process. May occur. In such a case, the checksum calculated in step G11 indicates an abnormality (abnormal value).

  On the other hand, if step G12 is positive, that is, if the various backed up control information is correct, the main control CPU 60a activates the pachinko machine 10 based on the various control information stored and held (step G13). Further, the main control CPU 60a outputs a power recovery control command for designating control information stored and managed in the main control RAM 60c to the overall control CPU 65a (step G14). Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the main control return process, ends the main control power-on process, and returns to the state before the power supply is shut off.

(About power-on processing for general control)
When the input of the reset signal once input is stopped, the overall control CPU 65a executes the overall control power-on process based on the overall control power-on process program stored in the overall control ROM 65b. In the overall control power-on process, as shown in FIG. 11A, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the clear switch 102 is operated (step H11). If step H11 is positive, the overall control CPU 65a proceeds to step H13, and the overall control CPU 65a erases (RAM clears) various control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 65c. If step H11 is negative, the overall control CPU 65a performs overall control return processing (step H12).

  As shown in FIG. 11B, in the overall control return processing, the overall control CPU 65a is based on various control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 65c in step I11 by the same arithmetic processing as the overall control power-off processing. Calculate the checksum. Then, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the checksum calculated in step I11 matches the checksum stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c (step I12). If the determination result of step I12 is negative, it is determined that the various control information being backed up is abnormal, and the overall control CPU 65a proceeds to the process of step H13 in FIG.

  Note that, as described above, the cause of the negative determination result in step I12 is that noise may occur when the overall control power-off process is not performed normally when the power supply is cut off, or after the overall control power-off process. In some cases, an abnormality occurs in the stored contents. In such a case, the checksum calculated in step I11 indicates an abnormality (abnormal value).

  On the other hand, if step I12 is affirmative, that is, if the various backed up control information is correct, the overall control CPU 65a waits until the return control command output from the main control CPU 60a is input, and the return control command is input. And whether or not the control information that can be specified from the return control command matches the control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 65c (step I13). That is, in step I13, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether the control information stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c and the control information stored and held in the main backup area of the main control RAM 60c are correct. judge.

  Specifically, in step I13, the overall control CPU 65a sets the value that can be specified from the return control command that can specify the value set in the probability change flag in the main control RAM 60c, and the overall probability change flag in the overall control RAM 65c. It is determined whether or not the values being matched. In addition, the overall control CPU 65a is set to a value that can be specified from a return control command that can specify the value set in the change flag of the main control RAM 60c, and the overall change flag of the overall control RAM 65c. It is determined whether or not the values match. Further, when a return control command capable of specifying that opening information is stored in the main control RAM 60c is input, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether the overall opening information is stored in the overall control RAM 65c. . Similarly, when a return control command capable of specifying that round information is stored in the main control RAM 60c is input, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether the overall round information is stored in the overall control RAM 65c. To do. Further, when a return control command capable of specifying that ending information is stored in the main control RAM 60c is input, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether the overall ending information is stored in the overall control RAM 65c. . In addition, when a return control command capable of specifying a value set in the operation limiter is input, the overall control CPU 65a determines a value that can be specified from the command and a value set in the overall operation limiter. It is determined whether or not. In step I13, when an initial information control command for initializing information is input to the overall control CPU 65a, the overall control CPU 65a negates the determination result in step I13. If the determination result in step I13 is negative, that is, if the control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 65c does not match the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 60c, the overall control CPU 65a The process proceeds to step H13 shown in (a), and various control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 65c is erased (RAM clear).

  The right / wrong determination of the control information performed in step I13 will be specifically described with an example. The control information stored and held in the main control RAM 60c of the main control CPU 60a is in the probability change state and the variable state. In the case of specifying, the first return control command (E401H) is output, and in the case of specifying the state in which only the variable state is given and the probability change state is not given, the second return control command (C204H) is output. The third return control command (C203H) is output when it is specified that neither the probability change state nor the change state is assigned. Then, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the return control command output from the main control CPU 60a matches the control information stored in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c (current effect information described later). To do.

  If the determination result in step I13 is affirmative, that is, if the various backed up control information is correct, the overall control CPU 65a operates the pachinko machine 10 in the gaming state when the power supply is cut off based on the various stored control information. Start (step H14). In the present embodiment, the overall control power recovery process is the first effect information backup means or the second effect information backup depending on the power recovery condition at the time of power recovery after the power supply from the power supply means is cut off. This corresponds to power recovery processing using the effect information held in the means. In the present embodiment, at the time of power recovery, current effect information that is effect information for specifying the display state of the symbol display means 17 in a game effect mode (described later) that was staying when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 was cut off. In addition, final winning effect information which is effect information for specifying the display state of the symbol display means 17 in the state of the most recent jackpot game before the power supply is cut off is stored and held in the overall backup area. In the power recovery process, in this embodiment, when the control information specified from the return control command output from the main control CPU 60a matches the current effect information stored in the overall control RAM 65c. Performs power recovery processing based on the current effect information, and clears the current effect information when the control information specified by the return control command and the current effect information do not match, and sets a default effect that is set in advance. A power recovery condition for performing power recovery processing based on the information is set. In other words, based on the current performance information stored and held at the time of power recovery, it is possible to return to the game performance mode when the power supply is cut off.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 65a outputs to the display control CPU 70a an overall return control command for designating control information stored and managed in the overall control RAM 65c (step I15). Specifically, in step I15, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a hold number designation command based on the hold number stored in the overall control RAM 65c to the display control CPU 70a. Further, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a control command for instructing execution of an effect mode that can be specified from information stored as effect mode information in the overall control RAM 65c to the display control CPU 70a. In addition, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a control command that can specify the number of consecutive times stored in the overall control RAM 65c to the display control CPU 70a. Further, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a control command capable of specifying the production content information stored in the overall control RAM 65c to the display control CPU 70a. Further, when the overall opening information is stored in the overall control RAM 65c, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a control command instructing execution of the opening effect to the display control CPU 70a. Similarly, when the overall round information is stored in the overall control RAM 65c, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a control command instructing execution of the round effect to the display control CPU 70a. When the overall ending information is stored in the overall control RAM 65c, the overall control CPU 65a outputs a control command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the display control CPU 70a.

  The overall control CPU 65a that has output the overall return control command ends the overall control return process, ends the overall control power-on process, and returns to the state before the power supply is shut off.

  When step H11 is affirmative and the process proceeds to step H13, the overall control CPU 65a erases (clears RAM) various control information stored and held in the overall control RAM 65c.

  Thereafter, when the return control command or the initial information control command is not input, the overall control CPU 65a waits until the initial information control command is input. Then, after the return control command or the initial information control command is input to the overall control CPU 65a, the overall control CPU 65a performs various settings and activates the pachinko machine 10 (step H14).

  Specifically, when the return control command is input, the overall control CPU 65a sets information that can be specified from the return control command, and starts the pachinko machine 10 based on the information. For example, when a control command capable of specifying that “0” is set in the probability change flag is input, the overall control CPU 65a sets “0” in the overall probability change flag. Further, when a control command capable of specifying that “1” is set in the variable flag is input, the overall control CPU 65a sets “1” in the general variable flag. When “1” is set in the overall variable flag, the overall control CPU 65a sets the same value in the overall operation limiter based on a control command that can specify the value set in the operation limiter. Further, the overall control CPU 65a stores (sets) the same value as the reserved number based on a control command that can specify the reserved memory number.

  Further, the overall control CPU 65a stores the production mode information based on the values set in the overall probability change flag and the overall change flag. For example, the overall control CPU 65a stores the normal mode information in the overall control RAM 65c when the overall probability change flag is set to “0” and the overall change flag is set to “0”. In addition, the overall control CPU 65a sets information based on the initial information for information other than the presentation mode information among the information stored and managed uniquely in the overall control RAM 65c. For example, the overall control CPU 65a stores a value “0” previously determined as initial information as the number of stays. Similarly, the overall control CPU 65a stores a value “0” determined in advance as initial information as the number of consecutive times.

  On the other hand, when the initial information control command is input, the overall control CPU 65a sets various control information based on the initial information stored in the overall control ROM 65b, and starts the pachinko machine 10. The process performed in step H14 when this initial information control command is input corresponds to the initialization process.

  Then, the overall control CPU 65a outputs various control commands indicating that the pachinko machine 10 has been activated to the display control CPU 70a (step H15), and ends the overall control power-on process. In step H15, when the return control command is input and the pachinko machine 10 is activated, the overall control CPU 65a displays the control information stored and managed in the overall control RAM 65c in the same process as in step I15. The designated overall return control command is output to the display control CPU 70a. On the other hand, when the initial information control command is input and the pachinko machine 10 is activated, the overall control CPU 65a outputs the initial information control command to the display control CPU 70a. That is, the overall control CPU 65a has a function as a power recovery means for executing a power recovery process based on the effect information stored in the overall control RAM 65c.

  Next, processing executed by the display control CPU 70a when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on will be described. The display control CPU 70a stores various control information in the display control RAM 70c based on the control command output by the overall control CPU 65a. Then, when a control command is input from the overall control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 70a displays an image that informs that the pachinko machine 10 is being activated until various control information is stored in the display control RAM 65c. The display content of the symbol display device 17 is controlled to display.

  When the control command from the overall control CPU 65a is input, the display control CPU 70a stores various control information in the display control RAM 70c based on the control command. Specifically, when a return control command or an overall control return control command is input, the display control CPU 70a stores control information according to information identifiable from the command in the display control RAM 70c. Further, when an initial information control command is input, the display control CPU 70a stores control information according to the initial information stored in the display control ROM 70b in the display control RAM 70c. And display control CPU70a controls the display content of the symbol display apparatus 17 so that various display effects (for example, background image) may be performed based on the control information memorize | stored in display control RAM70c.

(Regarding mode transition in normal mode)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a background image is displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the normal mode (normal game effect mode) NM set in the normal state where neither the probability change state nor the variable state is given. The image of the effect content set according to the change pattern designation command and the effect pattern designation command is variably displayed in response to the winning of the pachinko ball in the first and second start winning prize ports 31a and 31b Is done. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, a basic normal effect mode NA in which a symbol variation effect is performed in a state in which a basic background image that is a default at power-on is displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the basic normal effect mode. A plurality of normal effect type modes (game effect modes) NB, NC, and ND are set which can be transferred when a predetermined mode transition condition is established from the NA and the contents of the symbol variation effect differ. As the mode transition condition in the normal mode NM, for example, “look ahead” or “small hit” is set. In this embodiment, three normal performance type modes NB, NC, and ND with different types of performance are set as the normal performance type modes. For each type mode NB, NC, ND, a plurality of normal effect patterns (symbol variation effect patterns) that specify the specific contents of the symbol variation effect are set. These normal effect type modes NB, NC, ND and normal effect patterns are stored in the overall control ROM 65b.

  In this embodiment, the first normal effect type mode NB and the second normal effect type mode NC, which can be shifted on condition that the main control CPU 60a has decided to perform the prefetching, and the small hit determination of the main control CPU 60a (Yes) A third normal effect type mode ND is set which can be shifted on condition that the player has won the small win). Then, in the first and second normal performance type modes NB and NC for prefetching, the basic normal performance mode is triggered by the completion of the symbol variation effect determined to perform prefetching (establishment of the mode transition condition). Set to return to NA. Further, in the third normal effect type mode ND for small hits, the condition that the symbol variation effect is executed a predetermined number of times after the winning game, or the pachinko to the first and second start winning holes 31a and 31b. It is set to return to the basic normal performance mode NA when a mode transition condition such as a condition for winning a mode end lottery executed in response to a winning of a ball is established. Further, in the first normal effect type mode NB, it is set to be able to shift to the third normal effect type mode ND with a small hit as an opportunity, and it is determined that the main control CPU 60a performs prefetching in the first normal effect type mode NB. As a result, it is set to be able to shift to the second normal effect type mode NC. Further, in the third normal effect type mode ND, the main control CPU 60a is set so as to be able to shift to the first or second normal effect type mode NB, NC when it is determined that the pre-reading is performed.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the small hit determination of the main control CPU 60a is affirmative when the pachinko ball wins the first and second start winning holes 31a, 31b in the basic normal performance mode NA, the overall control CPU 65a Determines the third normal effect mode ND, and stores the effect information for specifying the determined third normal effect mode ND in the overall control RAM 65c. The overall control RAM 65c is configured to shift to the determined third normal performance mode ND after the end of the small hit game. Similarly, when the small hit determination of the main control CPU 60a is affirmative in response to the winning of the pachinko ball at the first and second start winning ports 31a, 31b in the first normal performance mode NB, the overall control CPU 65a performs the third normal The effect mode ND is determined, and effect information for specifying the determined third normal effect mode ND is stored in the overall control RAM 65c. The overall control RAM 65c is configured to shift to the determined third normal performance mode ND after the end of the small hit game. In the present embodiment, the third normal production mode ND is shifted to the common normal production mode NA and the first normal production mode NB when the mode transition condition of small win is established. The normal effect mode ND corresponds to the normal game effect mode or the common game effect mode.

  Further, in the third normal performance mode ND, a mode executed when the symbol variation effect is executed for a preset number of times, or when a pachinko ball is won at the first and second start winning holes 31a and 31b. When a mode transition condition such as a condition for winning the end lottery is established, the overall control CPU 65a determines the basic normal performance mode NA and shifts to the basic normal performance mode NA determined by the overall control CPU 65a. This configuration corresponds to a configuration for returning to the game effect mode determined by the game effect mode determining means when the mode return condition is established in the common game effect mode. That is, the number of symbol variation effects (special symbol variation display) and the winning of the mode end lottery are set as the mode return condition. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 in the game, production information (information that can restore the production mode including information on the background image and production contents) specifying each production mode NA, NB, NC, ND currently staying The overall control RAM 65c stores the current production information.

(About the production type selection production)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the normal mode NM (basic normal effect type mode NA, first to third normal effect type modes NB, NC, ND), to the first and second start winning prize ports 31a, 31b. If the jackpot judgment with the winning of the pachinko ball is affirmative and a jackpot game (a specific hit game) is awarded, the final round in the jackpot game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as `` first jackpot game '') (more specific (In the case of ending effects), the effect type selection effect that can select from among a plurality of effect type modes (game effect modes) that specify the basic type of the next symbol variation effect is configured to be executed. ing. The overall control CPU 65a gives an operation valid command to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) to validate the operation of the operation button 36 for a predetermined time (effective operation time) at the timing when the effect type selection effect is performed. Set to output. In the display control board 70, when an operation valid command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern specified by the command, and the display content corresponding to the effect pattern. Is configured to control the symbol display device 17 so as to execute the symbol variation effect. In the present embodiment, in the production for selecting the production type, as shown in FIG. 13, the image of the operation button 36 is displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the production type mode can be selected by pressing the operation button 36. Has come to be suggested. In FIG. 13, an image of the operation button displayed on the image display surface of the symbol display device 17 is indicated by a reference numeral 36.

(Regarding the appearance conditions for the production type selection production)
Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the normal mode NM, the big hit game to which the big hit determination is given in a positive manner triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first and second start winning holes 31a and 31b is performed. When the probability variation state is given, for selecting the effect type in the final round of the jackpot game as a hit effect pattern for specifying the specific contents of the effect executed by the symbol display device 17 during the jackpot game It is set so that a hit production pattern for displaying the production can be determined. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is symbols A to E and symbols a, f, g, and h, the hit effect pattern for executing the effect type selection effect can be determined. In the present embodiment, winning in the normal mode NM is set as a mode transition condition, and when the mode transition condition is satisfied, the player can select an effect type selection effect to be executed in the final round in the jackpot game. By selecting the effect type mode, the overall control CPU 65a determines the selected effect type mode, and the mode transition is performed.

  In addition, as a hit effect pattern that can be determined when the big hit determination is affirmative in the normal mode NM, a probable change notification effect pattern for informing that the end of the big hit game is in a probable change state and a probable change state after the end of the big hit game A non-probability change notification production pattern that does not notify the fact that the operation is to be performed is set. In this embodiment, the hit effect pattern for displaying the effect type selection effect is a probability change notification effect pattern, and the effect mode to which the effect mode is changed after the effect of the probability change notification effect pattern is executed is in the probability change state. The production mode is set. On the other hand, the effect mode which shifts after the effect of the non-probability change notification effect pattern is executed is a latent mode which will be described later which includes a state where the probability change state is given and a state where the probability change state is not given. It should be noted that the production mode in the probability variation state after the first big hit game may be hereinafter referred to as a first probability variation mode (probability variation state + shortening state) MX (see FIG. 14).

(Direction type mode)
In the present embodiment, three types of production modes MA, MB, MC and production types that can be selected by the player in the production for selecting the production type and have different types of production (may be two or more). A special effect type mode MD that can be shifted when a predetermined mode shift condition set in advance is satisfied while staying in any of the modes MA, MB, and MC is set (see FIG. 13). For each, a plurality of selection effect patterns (symbol variation effect patterns) for specifying the specific contents of the symbol variation effects are set. These effect type modes and effect patterns for selection are stored in the overall control ROM 65b. When a signal corresponding to the effect type mode MA, MB, or MC selected by the operation button 36 is input to the overall control CPU 65a while the effect display type effect is being executed on the symbol display device 17. The overall control CPU 65a determines the corresponding production type modes MA, MB, MC, and stores the production information specifying the decided production type modes MA, MB, MC in the overall control RAM 65c. . Further, when the mode transition condition is satisfied, the overall control CPU 65a determines to execute the special effect type mode MD, and stores the effect information for specifying the determined special effect type mode MD in the overall control RAM 65c. It is configured as follows. That is, in this embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a determines the production type mode MA, MB, MC selected by the player, and the establishment of the mode transition condition for shifting to the special production type mode MD is the production backup condition. Corresponds to establishment. The production type modes MA, MB, MC and the special production type mode MD are modes for confirming the probability change, and the production contents of the production type modes MA, MB, MC, MD are stored in the symbol display device 17 in the normal mode NM. The background image to be displayed and the contents of the effect developed on the screen are set differently.

  Here, the effect for selecting the effect type is an effect executed in the final round (ending effect) in the jackpot game, and effect information for specifying the effect type modes MA, MB, and MC selected by the effect for selecting the effect type. Is specified as final hit effect information, and is configured to be able to execute an effect type loop process and a power recovery process after the power supply is cut off, which will be described later, based on the final hit effect information. The final hit effect information is stored in the overall control RAM 65c after the overall control CPU 65a determines one of the effect type modes MA, MB, and MC until the big hit game ends. The In the present embodiment, as the condition for shifting to the special effect type mode MD, the number of consecutive resorts is set as will be described later, and the number of consecutive resorts is information that changes by winning a jackpot. The information is also specified as final hit effect information, and is configured to be able to execute an effect type loop process and a power recovery process after the power supply is cut off, which will be described later, based on the final hit effect information. ing. In addition, while the current production information is production information (mode production information) that identifies the production type mode in which the user is currently staying, the final winning production information is a symbol variation production that triggers a big hit. Production information mode mode information (mode production information), change information such as the number of consecutive villas and the number of balls to be obtained that change by jackpot, and specific production information and normal production information (information related to jackpot) to be described later It is production information including. That is, the final hit effect information is information for specifying the effect type mode + α (information related to the big hit).

  When the jackpot determination is affirmative and the jackpot game is given when the pachinko ball is won at the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b while staying in the production type mode MA and MB, the jackpot game is given. A plurality of types of battle effects are developed in which a player's character (specific character) and an enemy character battle each other as a hit effect pattern for specifying the specific contents of the effect executed by the symbol display device 17. Pattern is set. The winning effect pattern executed during the jackpot game while staying in the first effect type mode MA is designated as the first battle effect pattern BA, and the winning effect pattern executed during the jackpot game while staying in the second effect type mode MB. The effect pattern is referred to as a second battle effect pattern BB, and each battle effect pattern BA, BB is stored in the overall control ROM 65b.

  Further, when the jackpot determination is affirmative and the jackpot game is given when the pachinko ball is won at the first and second start winning holes 31a, 31b while staying in the special performance type mode MD, The hit effect pattern for specifying the specific content of the effect executed in the symbol display device 17 during the game is the same as the battle effect executed in the jackpot game while staying in the effect type mode MA, MB, The player can be given a premium feeling by changing the displayed enemy character to a special character. The hit effect pattern executed during the big hit game while staying in the special effect type mode MD is referred to as a special battle effect pattern BD, and the special battle effect pattern BD is stored in the overall control ROM 65b.

  On the other hand, when staying in the third effect type mode MC, when the jackpot determination is affirmed when the winning of the pachinko ball to the first and second start winning ports 31a, 31b is affirmed and the jackpot game is awarded A story effect (non-operating effect) pattern SC in which a series of preset effects proceeds in sequence as a hit effect pattern for specifying the specific contents of the effect executed on the symbol display device 17 during the big hit game. Multiple types are set. The story effect pattern SC is stored in the overall control ROM 65b.

  In the battle effect patterns BA, BB, and BD, a pattern for performing an operation system effect in which the content of the effect changes when the operation button 36 is operated (pressed) is set, and the overall control CPU 65a performs a battle effect of the operation system effect. When the pattern is determined, it is set to output to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a) an operation valid command for validating the operation of the operation button 36 for a predetermined time at a preset timing. Further, in the present embodiment, as the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 corresponding to the first effect type mode MA, an effect is performed in which the character on the player side corresponding to the first battle effect pattern BA is the main character. As a result, the player can recognize the relationship between the symbol variation effect and the jackpot effect. Similarly, by performing an effect in which the character on the player side corresponding to the second battle effect pattern BB is the main character as the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 corresponding to the second effect type mode MB, The player can recognize the relationship between the symbol variation effect and the jackpot effect. In addition, as the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 corresponding to the special effect type mode MD, the symbol variation is performed by performing an effect in which the character on the player side corresponding to the special battle effect pattern BD is the main character. The player can recognize the relationship between the production and the big hit production. Further, with respect to the symbol variation effect executed by the symbol display device 17 corresponding to the third effect type mode MC, the story effect corresponding to the story effect pattern SC is executed, and the relevance between the symbol variation effect and the jackpot effect. Can be recognized by the player. That is, in this embodiment, the selection effect pattern that specifies the contents of the symbol variation effect and the jackpot effect pattern that specifies the contents of the jackpot effect are determined in association with the effect mode during the stay.

  In the first battle effect pattern BA, the second battle effect pattern BB, and the special battle effect pattern BD, the player side character and the enemy character are set to be different from each other. Then, from the development of the battle effect executed during the jackpot effect corresponding to each battle effect pattern BA, BBBD, the player is notified whether or not the end of the jackpot game will be in a probable state. Yes. In other words, the result of the “battle victory” in which the player-side character wins the enemy character notifies that the player-side character is in a probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game, and the player-side character is defeated by the enemy character. The result of the development of “Battle Defeat” informs that after the jackpot game is over, the transition from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state or the latent state (latent mode). As a result, the player is given a sense of expectation as to whether or not the probability variation state is given until the development of the battle effect is finally derived. In addition, in the story effect pattern SC, a transition from a probabilistic state to a non-probable state or a latent state (latent mode) is finally performed by the development of the story effect executed during the jackpot effect corresponding to the effect pattern SC. An effect of informing is provided.

  Here, in the battle effect patterns (hit effect patterns) BA, BB, and BD, after the result of the player's character losing ("battle defeat") is displayed once, the player's character wins. The revival per revival effect pattern which displays the result ("Battle Victory") to be executed by the symbol display device 17 is included. And about this resurrection per effect pattern, it is set so that it may be selected when the big hit game is the kind to which the probability variation state is given. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is symbols A to E and symbols a, f, g, h, the continuation effect per revival can be selected.

(Battle production patterns BA, BB, BD)
The overall control ROM 65b stores a plurality of types of battle effect display patterns that specify specific contents of battle effects based on the first battle effect pattern BA, the second battle effect pattern BB, and the special battle effect pattern BD. . FIG. 17A shows the types of battle effect display patterns based on the first battle effect pattern BA and the second battle effect pattern BB set in this embodiment. Correspondingly, four types of first normal battle effect display patterns a1, a2, a3, a4 with different enemy characters are set, and four types of second normal battle effects with different enemy characters corresponding to the second battle effect pattern BB are set. Battle production display patterns b1, b2, b3, b4 are set. The enemy character displayed in the first normal battle effect display pattern and the enemy character displayed in the second normal battle effect display pattern may be the same or different, and the enemy character displayed in both normal battle effect display patterns. Hereinafter, the character may be referred to as a normal enemy character.

  FIG. 17B shows the types of battle effect display patterns based on the special battle effect pattern BD set in this embodiment, and the first special battle in which the first special enemy character is displayed as the enemy character. An effect display pattern c1 and a second special battle effect display pattern c2 in which a second special enemy character is displayed as an enemy character are set. And the 1st special battle effect display pattern c1 is a pattern selected when the 1st specified condition mentioned below is satisfied, and the 2nd special battle effect display pattern c2 is satisfied from the 1st specified condition. This pattern is selected when a second prescribed condition, which will be described later, is difficult to satisfy.

  The first and second prescribed conditions are game results in the jackpot game state, and in this embodiment, the number of times the jackpot game is played is set. For example, the first prescribed condition is the number of consecutive games “ “20 times” is set as the number of consecutive times “30 times” as the second prescribed condition. In other words, the first special battle effect display pattern and the second special battle effect display pattern are selected by developing a “battle victory” in the jackpot game of the battle effect and continuing the probability variation state for a long time. . In this embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a is triggered by the fact that the first specified condition is satisfied while staying in the first effect type mode MA, the second effect type mode MB, and the third effect type mode MC. However, it is configured to shift from the production type mode MA, MB, MC currently staying after the big hit game to the special production type mode MD. That is, the first specified condition is set as a mode transition condition (special mode transition condition), and when the first specified condition is satisfied, the overall control CPU 65a sets the special effect as the effect type mode to be transferred after the big hit game. A type mode (game effect mode) MD is determined, and effect information for specifying the special effect type mode MD is stored in the overall control RAM 65c as final hit effect information.

  The number of consecutive resorts set as the first and second prescribed conditions is not limited to the “20 times” and “30”, but the number of consecutive resorts of the first prescribed condition <second prescribed. It only needs to be related to the number of consecutive resorts. In addition, the number of consecutive resorts is not limited to the number won in the big hit game while the probability variation state continues, and a shortage state (including a case where the probability variation state is entered) is given regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state. The jackpot won in the state where the player is present may be counted as the number of consecutive resorts. That is, the number of winning games for the big hit game while the variable state is continued may be used as the number of consecutive games. In addition, about the said prescription | regulation condition, not only the number of consecutive resorts but the number of the number of the winning balls in the pool, the combination of the number of consecutive games and the number of the winning balls, or the combination of the number of the winning balls and the type of the jackpot symbol Etc., and other conditions can be set. In other words, the prescribed condition may be winning game information that varies based on the winning game.

  With regard to the effects during the round game based on the first normal battle effect display patterns a1, a2, a3, a4, the jackpot game is won with the symbols A, B, I and a, and the 16-round all-open round game What is comprised is described. That is, for the jackpot game composed of 16 rounds of all-open round game, in the production during the round game based on the first normal battle production display patterns a1, a2, a3, a4, the opening production and the first to eighth rounds In the game, a battle effect with a normal enemy character is developed. More specifically, in the opening round, the first round game, and the second round round, a stage development in which the attack order between the normal enemy character and the player side character that will compete in the battle stage is developed. . In addition, the effects of confronting the normal enemy character are developed in the third to seventh round games, and the result of winning and losing is derived in the eighth round game, and other normal enemy characters that are likely to compete are notified. Production is developed. In the ninth to sixteenth round games, an effect is introduced that introduces characters appearing on the pachinko machine 10.

  The effects during the round game based on the second normal battle effect display patterns b1, b2, b3, b4 are the same as the effects during the round game based on the first normal battle effect display patterns a1, a2, a3, a4. .

  In addition, the effect during the round game based on the first special battle effect display pattern c1 is basically the same as the normal battle effect display pattern except that the enemy characters are different. On the other hand, the effect during the round game based on the second special battle effect display pattern c2 is the opening effect, and the effect that the first special character and the player side character confront each other in the first to seventh round games. In the eighth to fifteenth round games, the first special character has been staged until the second special character appears after the player side character has won, and the sixteenth round game shows the result of winning or losing. Derived effects are developed. In the second special battle effect display pattern c2 of the present embodiment, the result of “battle defeat” is finally derived.

(Story production pattern MC)
The overall control ROM 65b stores a plurality of types of story effect display patterns that specify specific contents of the story effect based on the story effect pattern SC. In the story effect pattern SB, a plurality of types of story effect display patterns with different stories are set. Then, when the first prescribed condition is satisfied while staying in the third effect type mode MC, the general control CPU 65a starts the special effect type mode from the third effect type mode MC currently staying after the big hit game. Configured to migrate to MD. In other words, in the present embodiment, even when any of the three types of performance types MA, MB, and MC is selected, if the first specified condition or the second specified condition is satisfied, before each specified condition is satisfied. It is possible to see productions that cannot be seen, and to give the player a sense of superiority and a premium that meets the prescribed conditions.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a performs general control RAM 65c on information indicating the types of the effect type modes MA, MB, and MC selected in the effect type selection effect (effect information specifying the effect type mode such as background image information). The type of production type MA, MB, MC during the stay can be specified by the information. The overall control CPU 65a stays in the symbol variation effect that triggers the start of the effect type modes MA, MB, and MC under the condition that the probability variation state (probability variation mode) continues until the symbol variation effect is executed. A mode designation command capable of specifying the type of effect type mode MA, MB, MC is output to the display control board 70. Thereby, under the condition that the probability variation state (probability variation mode) continues, in the symbol variation effect, the effect corresponding to the effect type mode MA, MB, MC selected by the player is continuously executed. That is, for example, when the first effect type mode MA is selected in the effect type selection effect, as shown in FIG. 13, when the big hit determination while staying in the first effect type mode MA is positive, that is, when the big win is won. The effect corresponding to the battle effect display pattern based on the first battle effect pattern BA is executed, and the battle corresponding to the first effect type mode MA is again performed by becoming “battle victory” (probability change confirmed) in the jackpot game. Fluctuation effects can be executed. If the selected effect type mode is the second effect type mode MB, an effect corresponding to the battle effect display pattern based on the second battle effect pattern BB is executed as the jackpot effect, and “battle victory” is performed in the jackpot game. (Probable change state confirmed), the symbol variation effect corresponding to the second effect type mode MB can be executed again, and if the selected effect type mode is the third effect type mode MC, the story effect as a big hit effect An effect corresponding to the story effect display pattern based on the pattern SC is executed, and an effect that the probability variation state is determined in the jackpot game is derived, so that the symbol variation effect corresponding to the third effect type mode MC can be executed again. It has become.

  Further, the overall control CPU 65a controls information for specifying the special effect type mode MD (the effect information specifying the special effect type mode such as the background image information) that has been transferred when the first restriction condition is satisfied. It is configured to be stored in the control RAM 65c, and the special production type mode MD during the stay can be specified by the information. Then, the overall control CPU 65a, in the symbol variation effect that triggers the start of the special effect type mode MD, on the condition that the probability variation state (probability variation mode) continues, the specific effect type that stayed before the symbol variation effect was executed. A mode designation command capable of specifying the mode MD is output to the display control board 70. As a result, in the condition that the probability variation state (probability variation mode) continues, in the symbol variation effect, after the first restriction condition is satisfied, the effect according to the special effect type mode MD is continuously executed. Yes.

(About specific battles and specific story production patterns)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot determination is affirmative when the pachinko ball is won at the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b while staying in the production type modes MA and MB, and the jackpot game is performed. In the case where the type of jackpot symbol is a specific type (e.g., symbol A or h) and the decoration figure determined by the overall control CPU 65a is a specific type (e.g., “5”), A plurality of types of specific battles in which a battle effect in which a player's character and an enemy character battle each other is developed as a hit effect pattern for specifying the specific contents of the effect executed by the symbol display device 17 during the big hit game. Production patterns BAa and BBb are set. About this specific battle effect pattern, the win effect pattern executed during the big hit game while staying in the first effect type mode MA is designated as the first specific battle effect pattern BAa, and the user is staying in the second effect type mode MB. The winning effect pattern executed during the big hit game is referred to as a second specific battle effect pattern BBb, and each specific battle effect pattern BAa, BBb is stored in the overall control ROM 65b.

  In addition, when the jackpot determination is affirmative and the jackpot game is given when the pachinko ball wins the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b while staying in the third performance type mode MC, In the same way as in the above, when the type of jackpot symbol is a specific type, and the decoration figure determined by the overall control CPU 65a is a specific type, the specific effect executed on the symbol display device 17 during the jackpot game A plurality of types of specific story effect patterns SCc in which a series of preset effects are sequentially advanced are set as hit effect patterns for specifying target contents. The specific story effect pattern SCc is stored in the overall control ROM 65b.

  Furthermore, when the jackpot determination is affirmative and the jackpot game is given when the pachinko ball wins the first and second start winning holes 31a and 31b while staying in the special performance type mode MD, Similarly, when the type of jackpot symbol is a specific type and the decoration figure determined by the overall control CPU 65a is a specific type, a specific effect to be executed by the symbol display device 17 during the jackpot game A plurality of types of specific special battle effect patterns BDd in which battle effects in which the player's character and the enemy character battle each other are developed are set as the hit effect patterns for specifying the contents. The specific special battle effect pattern BDd is stored in the overall control ROM 65b.

  The effect content (information including the background image) of the first specific battle effect pattern BAa is basically the same as the effect content of the first battle effect pattern BA, and an effect is made in which only the character to appear is a different character. Thus, it is possible to recognize the relevance with the symbol variation effect of the first effect type mode MA while giving the player a premium feeling. Similarly, the effect content (information including the background image) of the second specific battle effect pattern BBb is basically the same as the effect content of the second battle effect pattern BB, and only the character that appears is a different character. By performing the above, it is possible to recognize the relevance with the symbol variation effect of the second effect type mode MB while giving the player a premium feeling. In addition, the content of the specific story effect pattern BCc (information including the background image) is basically the same as the content of the effect of the story effect pattern SC. It is possible to recognize the relevance with the symbol variation effect of the third effect type mode MC while giving a premium feeling to the player. In addition, the content of the special special battle effect pattern BDd (information including the background image) is basically the same as the content of the special battle effect pattern BD, and the effect of changing only the appearing character to another character is performed. Thus, it is possible to recognize the relevance with the symbol variation effect of the special effect type mode MD while giving the player a premium feeling.

(About specific production type mode)
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the first specific battle effect pattern BAa, the second specific battle effect pattern BBb, and the effect of the story effect pattern SCc shift after a hit game executed on the symbol display device 17. As the effect type mode, a specific effect type mode (specific game effect mode) MAa, MBb, MCc corresponding to each of the first specific battle effect pattern BAa, the second specific battle effect pattern BBb, and the story effect pattern SCc is set. . In the specific effect type modes MAa, MBb, and MCc, a plurality of specific symbol variation effect patterns that specify specific contents of the symbol variation effect are set for each specific effect type mode in the same manner as the effect type mode. The symbol variation effect pattern is stored in the overall control ROM 65b. In addition, as a special effect type mode to which the effect of the specific special battle effect pattern BDd is transferred after a hit game executed on the symbol display device 17, a specific special effect type mode (specific game effect mode) corresponding to the specific special battle effect pattern BDd is used. ) MDd is set. In the specific special effect type mode MDd, a specific special symbol variation effect pattern for specifying the specific contents of the symbol variation effect is set in the same manner as the special effect type mode. It is stored in the ROM 65b.

  The effect contents (information including the background image) of the symbol variation effect in the specific effect type mode MAa that is shifted to after the first specific battle effect pattern BAa is basically the same as the symbol variation effect of the effect type mode MA. The player who saw the symbol variation effect in the specific first effect type mode MAa as a content added with the character that appeared in the first specific battle effect pattern BAa, the symbol variation effect of the first effect type mode MA, the first The relevance with the effects in the battle effect pattern BA and the first specific battle effect pattern BAa can be recognized. That is, the effects executed by the symbol display device 17 in the first battle effect pattern BA, the first specific battle effect pattern BAa, and the specific first effect type mode MAa are the symbols in the first effect type mode MA selected by the player. There is a relation with the fluctuating effect, and the player can recognize the effect type mode in which he / she is staying from the image displayed on the symbol display device 17.

  In addition, the effect contents (information including the background image) of the symbol variation effect in the specific second effect type mode MBb that shifts after the winning game of the second specific battle effect pattern BBb is basically in the second effect type mode MB. It is the same as the symbol variation effect, and the player who saw the symbol variation effect in the specific second effect type mode MBb is added to the player who has seen the symbol variation effect in the second specific battle effect pattern BBb. The relevance with the effects in the symbol variation effect, the second battle effect pattern BB, and the second specific battle effect pattern BBb can be recognized. That is, the effects executed by the symbol display device 17 in the second battle effect pattern BB, the second specific battle effect pattern BBb, and the specific second effect type mode MBb are the symbols in the second effect type mode MB selected by the player. There is a relation with the fluctuating effect, and the player can recognize the effect type mode in which he / she is staying from the image displayed on the symbol display device 17. Similarly, the effect content (information including the background image) of the symbol variation effect in the specific third effect type mode MCc to which the specific story effect pattern SCc shifts after the game is basically the symbol variation of the third effect type mode MC. The same as the production, and as a content added with the character that appeared in the specific story production pattern SCc, to the player who saw the design variation production in the specific third production type mode MCc, the design variation production of the third production type mode MC, It is possible to recognize the relevance with the effects in the story effect pattern SC and the specific story effect pattern SCc.

  Further, the effect contents (information including the background image) of the symbol variation effect in the specific special effect type mode MDd to which the specific special battle effect pattern BDd shifts after the game is basically the symbol variation effect of the special effect type mode MD. In the same manner as the above, as a content added with the character that appears in the specific special battle effect pattern BDd, the player who has seen the symbol change effect in the specific special effect type mode MDd gives the player the symbol change effect of the special effect type mode MD, the special battle. The relevance with the effects in the effect pattern BD and the specific special battle effect pattern BDd can be recognized. In other words, in the present embodiment, the contents of the symbol variation effect of the specific effect type mode (including the specific special effect type mode) that can be determined by the overall control CPU 65a only under specific conditions (types of jackpot symbols and decorations) are specified. Specific design variation production patterns (including special special design variation production patterns) and specific per production patterns (including special special design patterns) that specify the content of specific per production effects It is the structure determined in relation to. In the present embodiment, a specific character is associated with a decorative drawing as a specific condition, for example, a decorative drawing of “5”, while other decorative drawings “0” to “4”, “6” to “6” “9” is associated with another character, and in the specific effect type mode (specific special effect type mode) or the specific battle effect pattern (specific special battle effect pattern), it is associated with a specific decoration. Specific characters appear.

  In this embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a is a decorative drawing that is a condition for executing (determining) the first specific battle effect pattern BAa, the second specific battle effect pattern BBb, the specific story effect pattern SCc, and the specific special battle effect pattern BDd. The specific effect information for specifying the type is stored in the overall control RAM 65c. That is, the overall control CPU 65a can reproduce the first specific battle effect pattern BAa, the second specific battle effect pattern BBb, the specific story effect pattern SCc, and the specific special battle effect pattern BDd based on the specific effect information. . In this embodiment, the overall control CPU 65a selects the first specific battle effect pattern BAa, the second specific battle effect pattern BBb, and the specific story effect pattern SCc only when a specific condition is satisfied based on the specific effect information. The first battle effect pattern BA, the second battle effect pattern BB, the story effect pattern SC, and the special battle effect pattern BD correspond to the normal hit display effect. Unlike the specific type of decoration that is a condition for executing (determining) the specific per-display effect, the first battle effect pattern BA, the second battle effect pattern BB, the story effect pattern SC, and the special battle effect pattern BD are displayed. Information specifying the type of decoration that can be executed (determined) corresponds to the normal performance information.

  Further, during execution of the big hit effect based on the first specific battle effect pattern BAa, the second specific battle effect pattern BBb, the specific story effect pattern SCc, and the specific special battle effect pattern BDd, the overall control CPU 65a performs the corresponding specific first effect. The type mode MAa, the specific second effect type mode MBb, the specific third effect type mode MCc and the specific special effect type mode MDd are determined, and the specific first effect type mode MAa, the specific number Production information specifying the second production type mode MBb, the specific third production type mode MCc, and the specific special production type mode MDd is stored in the overall control RAM 65c.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 65a individually specifies the contents for instructing execution of various effects and various determination contents as a result of processing related to various effects in the control during the stay of each effect type mode MA, MB, MC, MD. Possible presentation commands are output to the display control board 70 at a predetermined timing. Then, the overall control CPU 65a sets (stores) the contents instructed by the command in the overall control RAM 65c each time when the production command is output. The contents instructed to the display control board 70 and the symbol display device It is possible to freely read and grasp (confirm) the contents of the effects of various game effects executed at 17 etc. from the overall control RAM 65c. The battle results (win / loss) between each enemy character appearing in the battle effect display pattern and the player side character are stored as battle history information in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 65c for a predetermined period. .

  That is, the overall control functions as symbol variation effect pattern determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of symbol variation effect patterns and hit effect pattern determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of symbol effect effects patterns. The CPU 65a is provided. In addition, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether one of the plurality of types of effect type modes (game effect modes) is determined (game effect mode determination means) and whether the game performance in the big hit game state satisfies the prescribed condition. It also functions as a hit game result determination means for determining whether or not. Further, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to function as an effective period setting means for setting an effective period of the operation button 36 when mode selection and mode transition are performed. Here, the overall control CPU 65a functions as a win / loss determination unit that determines whether or not the player side character wins the battle effect. The overall control RAM 65c stores presentation information for specifying the display state on the symbol display device 17 during the game (when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is cut off) and retains it even after the power supply is cut off. The second effect information that stores the effect information that specifies the effect type mode (game effect mode) determined by the first effect information backup means and the overall control CPU (mode determination means) 65a and retains it even after the power supply is cut off. It is configured to function as a backup means. The overall control RAM 65c also functions as a hit display effect information backup unit that stores the specific effect information and the normal effect information determined by the overall control CPU 65a and retains them after the power supply is cut off. The overall control CPU 65a also selects a selection effect pattern (symbol change effect pattern) determined by the overall control CPU 65a (symbol change effect pattern determination means, hit effect pattern determination means) and a hit effect pattern such as a battle effect pattern or a story effect pattern. Is configured to function as an effect execution control means that is executed by the symbol display device 17. The overall control CPU 65a functions as hit display effect information determining means for determining one piece of information from the specific effect information corresponding to the specific hit display effect and the normal effect information corresponding to the normal hit display effect.

(About the latent mode)
In this example, the type of jackpot symbol that was the first jackpot game or the type of jackpot game that was won in the probability variation state was the type corresponding to symbol B and symbol g (special probability variation jackpot game, shortened probability variation jackpot game) In this case, after the big hit game is over, the latent mode is entered, and the symbol display device 17 executes a probability variation latent effect that suggests whether or not the player is in a probability variation state. In this embodiment, two latent modes TA and TB with different types of effects (including background images) (may be one or three or more) are set as the latent modes (see FIG. 14). ), A plurality of probability variation latent effect patterns (symbol variation effect patterns) for specifying the specific contents of the symbol variation effects are set for each latent mode. The latent mode and the probability variation latent effect pattern are stored in the overall control ROM 65b.

  For the latent modes TA and TB, as shown in FIG. 14, the latent mode that can be shifted after the first big hit game is designated as the first latent mode TA, and the latent that can be shifted after the big hit game while staying in the first probability variation mode MX. The mode is referred to as a second latent mode TB. In each of the latent modes TA and TB, the overall control CPU 65a operates until the symbol change effect of the number of times of change is performed or until a big hit is given before the number of times of change is reached. A probability variation latency production pattern (probability variation latency production content) is selected as a production pattern (production content) for specifying the specific content of the production executed by the display device 17. In addition, the overall control CPU 65a, when the type of jackpot game won in the probability variation state is a type corresponding to the symbol I and symbol j (normal non-probability variation big hit game, shortened non-probability variation big hit game), After completion, the probability variation latent production pattern is selected. That is, when a big hit in the probability variation state and the transition to the latent mode TA, TB, regardless of whether the winning symbol is probability variation or non-probability variation (whether the determination result of the probability variation determination means is affirmative or negative), After the big hit game is over, the symbol display device 17 is configured to execute the effect specified by the probability variation latent effect pattern.

  The main control CPU 60a stores a plurality of types of variation patterns for probability variation latent effects for executing probability variation latent effects in the latent modes TA and TB according to the type of jackpot game. Then, the main control CPU 60a is set to select the variation pattern for the probability variation latency effect as the variation pattern of the symbol variation effect performed after the end of the big hit game won by the symbol B, the symbol I, the symbol g, and the symbol j. ing. That is, in the main control ROM 60b, a latent variation table is stored in which a plurality of types of variation patterns for probability variation latent effects are stored. In the latent modes TA and TB, after the big hit game is over, the number of variations is reduced. The variation pattern is set to be selected from the latent variation table until the variation effect is performed or until the big hit is given before reaching the number of times of variation.

  However, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 60a informs whether or not the game state at that time is in the probable change state after the big hit game in the probability change state, and after the end of the jackpot game, at the specified number of times equal to the number of times of change. The notification variation pattern for performing the effect (notification effect) to be performed is determined, and a notification variation pattern designation command corresponding to the notification variation pattern is output to the overall control board 65. The overall control ROM 65b stores a notification effect pattern (notification effect content) for specifying the specific content of an effect (notification effect) for notifying whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state. The overall control CPU 65a Based on the input notification variation pattern designation command, a notification production pattern to be executed in the symbol variation production is determined, and an effect pattern designation command for designating the decided production pattern is displayed on the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, The sound is output to the sound control board 73 or the like. That is, the notification effect specified by the dedicated notification effect pattern is executed as the specified number of symbol variation effects after the end of the big hit game. As this notification effect pattern, a plurality of types of probability change notification effect patterns for definite notification of the probability change state, non-probability change notification effect patterns for definite notification of the non-probability change state, and a detachment-determination notification effect pattern dedicated to the deviation are set. Yes. In other words, in the case of a big hit with the symbol B and the symbol g, the overall control CPU 65a has a probability change notification effect in which a plurality of types of probability change notification effect patterns for informing that the probability change state has been established a predetermined number of times are set. One probability change notification effect pattern is determined from the pattern table, and in the case of a big hit with symbol I and symbol j, the overall control CPU 65a provides a plurality of types of notifications that will definitely notify the non-probability state at the specified number of times. One non-probability change notification effect pattern is determined from the non-probability change notification effect pattern table in which the non-probability change notification effect pattern is set. The display control CPU 70a controls the symbol display device 17 to display effect contents according to the type of the notification effect pattern determined by the overall control CPU 65a.

  The specified number of times for determining the number of times that the notification effect is executed is set to be the same as the minimum number of times of change setting for giving the change state in the pachinko machine 10. In the present embodiment, the number of times of change is set to 20 in both cases where symbol I and symbol j are won, so the specified number of times is set to 20. In the present embodiment, the case where the specified number of times is set to 20 will be described, but the number is not limited.

  When the determination results of the 20th (predetermined) jackpot determination and reach determination after the end of the jackpot are negative, the overall control CPU 65a notifies the disconnection notification in which a plurality of types of disconnection notification effect patterns are set. One outlier notification effect pattern is set from the effect table. Thereby, the display control CPU 70a causes the symbol display device 17 to execute the notification effect for losing when the determination result of the big hit determination and the reach determination corresponding to the 20th symbol variation effect is negative. Yes. Then, as the 20th symbol variation effect after the end of the big hit, when the notification effect of the non-probability change notification effect pattern or the notification effect for deviation is executed, that is, the jackpot symbol that triggers the transition to the latent mode TA, TB is not When the probability variation symbol (symbol I, j) is selected, the latent mode TA, TB is shifted to the normal mode NM. On the other hand, when the notification effect of the probability change notification effect pattern is executed as the 20th symbol change effect after the end of the big hit, that is, the jackpot symbol that triggers the transition to the latent mode TA, TB is the probability change symbol (symbols B, g). ), The first probability variation mode MX is the second probability variation mode (probability variation state + shortening) in which the representation contents (information including the background image) executed in the symbol display device 17 are different. (Status) It shifts to MZ (see FIG. 14). That is, a plurality of types of probability change effect patterns (probability effect details) dedicated to the probability change state are set in the effect pattern (effect content) that specifically specifies the content of the effect executed during the symbol variation effect. In the second probability variation mode MZ, the overall control CPU 65a is set to determine one probability variation effect pattern from the probability variation effect pattern table in which a plurality of types of probability variation effect patterns are set.

(About mode transition by small hit)
In this embodiment, in the first probability variation mode MX, the second probability variation mode MZ, and the latent modes TA and TB, the hit determination is triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first and second start winning ports 31a and 31b. A special game effect mode (probability changing state + shortening state) MQ is set in which a positive determination is made when the winning type is a specific type. In the present embodiment, the condition for mode transition to the special game effect mode MQ (mode transition condition) is set such that the type of winning game is a small hit, and the first probability variation mode MX and the second probability variation mode MZ. In the latent mode TA, TB, when the small win is won (when the small hit determination means is affirmative), the overall control CPU 65a determines the common special game effect mode MQ, and after the small hit game ends, the special game effect mode It is set to shift to MQ. In a small hit game executed when winning a big hit, there are fewer prize balls a player can win than a big hit game executed when winning a big hit, and the small hit game is compared to the big hit game. It is a hit game that is not advantageous to the player. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit game is a first per game that is advantageous to the player, and the small hit game is a second per game that is not advantageous than the first per game. The special game effect mode MQ is a common game effect mode that shifts from the first probability variation mode MX, the second probability variation mode MZ, and the latent modes TA and TB.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the mode transition condition to the special game effect mode MQ is that the game state before the transition to the special game effect mode MQ is a certain change state. And the probability variation state (the state in which both the probability variation state and the variation state or the state in which only the probability variation state is imparted) is compared to the normal state in which neither the probability variation state nor the variation state is imparted. This is an advantageous state for the player. That is, in this embodiment, the probability change state is the first gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and the normal state is the second gaming state that is less advantageous than the first gaming state. As described above, in this embodiment, in the first gaming state advantageous to the player, the special winning after the winning game is triggered by winning the first winning game (small hit game) that is not advantageous to the player. The game effect mode MQ is entered. The configuration in which the overall control CPU 65a determines the special game effect mode MQ when the main control CPU (small hit determination means) 60a makes an affirmative determination in the probability change state (for example, the first probability change mode MX) is the first game state. This corresponds to a configuration in which the game effect mode determining means determines the special game effect mode when the hit type determined affirmatively by the hit determination means is a specific type. Also, when the main control CPU (small hit determination means) 60a makes an affirmative determination in the basic normal effect mode NA or the first normal effect type mode NB that is a normal state in which neither the probability change state nor the variable state is given. In addition, when the overall control CPU 65a determines the third normal effect type mode ND, the game effect mode determining means determines the normal game effect when the hit type determined by the hit determining means in the second game state is a small hit. This corresponds to the configuration for determining the mode.

  The small hit is a hit in which the gaming state does not change before and after the small hit, and as described above, the mode transition condition to the special game effect mode MQ is a state in which the gaming state won in the small hit is a promiscuous state. The special game effect mode MQ is also a probability variation mode for confirming probability variation. Then, the winning effect executed when winning a big hit or a small win in the special game effect mode MQ and the transition destination after the corresponding effect depend on the mode in which the user stayed before the special game effect mode MQ. It is configured as follows. That is, in the latent modes TA and TB, when winning a small hit and shifting to the special game effect mode MQ, it can be recognized that the latent modes TA and TB are internally in a probabilistic state.

(About the transition from special game effect mode MQ in case of big hit)
When the first big hit game is shifted to the first latent mode TA, and when the first latent mode TA is won for the small hit and the special game production mode MQ is entered, the production type mode is not selected in the first big hit game Therefore, when the big hit is won in the special game effect mode MQ, the first big hit game is executed as the first big hit. On the other hand, when winning the small win in the first probability variation mode MZ and shifting to the special game effect mode MQ, transition to the corresponding effect type mode MA, MB, MC or the special effect mode MD of the first probability variation mode MZ. To do. That is, for example, in the case of winning the small hit in the first effect type mode MA and shifting to the special game effect mode MQ, when the big win is won in the special game effect mode MQ, the first battle effect pattern BA is used as the big hit effect. It is determined. Then, after the big hit game with the first battle effect pattern BA, the first effect type mode MA is restored.

  In addition, when the small win is won in the second effect type mode MB and the game shifts to the special game effect mode MQ, when the big win is won in the special game effect mode MQ, the second battle effect pattern BB is displayed as the big win effect. In the third effect type mode MC, when winning a small hit and shifting to the special game effect mode MQ, when the big win is won in the special game effect mode MQ, the story effect pattern SC is determined as a big hit effect. In the special effect type mode MD, when the player wins the small win and shifts to the special game effect mode MQ, when the big win is won in the special game effect mode MQ, the special battle effect pattern BD is determined as the effect of the big hit. Then, after the big hit game in each production pattern BB, SC, the corresponding production type mode MB, MC is restored.

  Further, in the case of the specific first effect type mode MAa → small win winning → special game effect mode MQ → big hit winning, the first specific battle effect pattern BAa is determined as the big win effect. Similarly, in the case of the specific second effect type mode MBb → small win winning → special game effect mode MQ → big hit winning, the second specific battle effect pattern BBb is determined as the big win effect, and the specific third effect type mode MCc → In the case of small win winning → special game directing mode MQ → big hit winning, the specific story directing pattern SCc is determined as the big hit directing, and the specific special directing type mode MDd → small win winning → special game directing mode MQ → big winning win The special special battle effect pattern BDd is determined as a big hit effect. And after the end of the big hit game with each production pattern BAa, BBb, SCc, BDd, it returns to the corresponding production type mode MBa, MBb, MCc, MDd.

  However, the first specific battle effect pattern BAa, the second specific battle effect pattern BBb, the specific story effect pattern SCc, and the special special battle effect pattern BDd are, as described above, when the jackpot symbol and the decoration diagram are of a specific type. Since it is a determinable effect pattern, the flow described in paragraph [0223] is a case where the jackpot symbol and the decoration diagram determined with the jackpot determination in the special game effect mode MQ are of a specific type. That is, when the big win symbol and decorations determined by the big hit determination in the special game effect mode MQ are not of a specific type, in the case of the specific first effect type mode MAa → small win winning → special game effect mode MQ → big win winning Then, the 1st battle production pattern BA is determined as a big hit production. Similarly, in the case of the specific second effect type mode MBb → small win winning → special game effect mode MQ → big hit winning, the second battle effect pattern BB is determined as the big win effect, and the specific third effect type mode MCc → small In the case of win-winning-> special game effect mode MQ-> hit-winning, the story effect pattern SC is determined as a big-winning effect. A special battle production pattern BD is determined as a big hit production. Then, after the big hit game with each production pattern BA, BB, SC, BD, the corresponding production type mode MA, MB, MC, MD is restored. That is, the first production type mode MA and the specific first production type mode MAa, the second production type mode MB and the specific second production type mode MBb, the third production type mode MC and the specific third production type mode MCc, and the special production type. The mode MD and the specific special effect type mode MDd are configured to be able to shift to each other depending on the type of decorations determined by the overall control CPU 65a when affirmative in the hit determination.

  Further, since the second latent mode TB is a mode that shifts from the first probability variation mode MX, when the small hit is made in the second latent mode TB to shift to the special game effect mode MQ, the special latency mode TB is changed. As a big hit effect in the case of a big hit in the game effect mode MQ, the effect type modes MA, MB, MC, MD or the specific effect type modes MAa, MBb, in the first probability variation mode MX before the transition to the second latent mode TB. Battle production patterns BA, BB, BD, story production patterns SC, specific (special) battle production patterns BAa, BBb, BDd or specific story production patterns SCc corresponding to MCc, MDd are determined.

  Since the second probability variation mode MZ is a mode that shifts from the first latent mode TA or the second latent mode TB, the second probability variation mode MZ that has transitioned from the first latent mode TA is won. If the game shifts to the special game effect mode MQ, the jackpot effect determined when the big game is won in the special game effect mode MQ is won from the first latent mode TA to the special game effect mode MQ. Is the same as Similarly, in the case of winning the small hit in the second probability variation mode MZ transferred from the second latent mode TB and shifting to the special game effect mode MQ, the big hit determined when the big hit is made in the special game effect mode MQ The effect is the same as the case where the second latent mode TB is won in the small hit and the special game effect mode MQ is entered. In addition, in the latent mode TA, TB, when winning a small hit in the hit judgment that triggers the specified number of symbol variation effects and shifting to the special game effect mode MQ, when a big hit is made in the special game effect mode MQ The determined jackpot effect is the same as the case of winning the small hit in the first latent mode TA or the second latent mode TB and shifting to the special game effect mode MQ.

  The overall control CPU 65a is configured to store, in the overall control RAM 65c, effect information for specifying the special game effect mode MQ when a small win is won in each mode. In the present embodiment, the effect information specifying the special game effect mode MQ stored in the overall control RAM 65c when winning a small hit is referred to as special effect information. In the present embodiment, when the big game is won in the special game effect mode MQ, it is configured to shift to another mode. However, the transition condition from the special game effect mode MQ to another mode (mode return condition) Other conditions such as winning the mode end lottery executed in response to the number of symbol variation effects in the special game effect mode MQ or winning a prize may be used.

  In the present embodiment, in the latent modes TA, TB, when the winning block is a non-probable change big hit, the overall control CPU 65a is configured to determine the normal mode NM as the mode to be shifted to after the big hit game. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the winning of the non-probability variable big hit is set as the normal game mode transition condition, and the normal game mode transition condition is satisfied, the overall control CPU 65a is stored in the overall control RAM 65c. It is configured to clear the final hit effect information (effect information). The final hit effect information stored in the overall control RAM 65c is information necessary for returning to the original probability change mode, for example, when power is restored after the power supply is interrupted while staying in the first probability change mode MX. Thus, the information becomes unnecessary after it is decided to shift to the normal mode NM. Therefore, the storage capacity of the overall control RAM 65c can be reduced by clearing such unnecessary production information.

(About production type loop processing)
Next, an effect type loop process executed by the overall control CPU 65a of the overall control board 65 based on the control program will be described.

  The effect type loop process is a process in which the symbol variation effect and the jackpot effect corresponding to the effect type mode are repeatedly performed in the state where the effect type mode selected in the effect type selection effect is stayed. In this effect type loop process, the case where the first big hit is a probable big hit and the case where the first effect type mode MA is selected in the production type selection effect will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the effect type mode is selected in the effect type selection effect executed in the final round in the first big hit game (step C11). That is, in step C11, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not a signal corresponding to any one of the effect type modes MA, MB, and MC is input from the operation button 36. If the determination result of step C11 is negative, step C11 is repeated. If the determination result of step C11 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 65a stores information specifying the first effect type mode MA corresponding to the signal input from the operation button 36 in the overall control RAM 65c (step C12). In step C11, if there is no signal input from the operation button 36 even after the effective operation time of the operation button 36 has elapsed, the overall control CPU 65a selects the production type modes MA, MB, and MC by lottery, Information specifying the selected effect type modes MA, MB, and MC is stored in the overall control RAM 65c.

  Next, in step C13, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative. As described above, since the first big hit is a probable big hit, the probable variation state continues until the next win for the promising big hit, so that even if the determination result in step C13 is negative, the effect type loop process is not terminated. , Stay in the first production type mode MA. In addition, in the effect pattern determination process that is performed when the pachinko ball wins at the start winning holes 31a and 31b when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the overall control CPU 65a does not correspond to the first effect type mode MA. One selection effect pattern for selection is determined from among a plurality of types, and the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board are used as a display effect pattern designation command for designating the determined selection effect pattern for selection. To 73. In the display control board 70, when an effect pattern designation command for detachment is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the content of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern for detachment specified by the command, The symbol display device 17 is controlled so that the symbol variation effect is executed with the display content corresponding to the effect pattern for losing. That is, since the information for specifying the first effect type mode MA is stored in the overall control RAM 65c, the symbol variation effects based on the pachinko ball winnings at the first and second starting winning holes 31a and 31b are described above. As described above, the effect corresponding to the first effect type mode MA during the stay is executed.

  If the determination result in step C13 is affirmative, in step C14, the number of consecutive hits of the jackpot game is counted (+1 is added to the number of extended games stored in the current overall control RAM 65c), and the number of extended games is controlled. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the control RAM 65c. Next, the overall control CPU 65a determines whether or not the number of extended games stored in the overall control RAM 65c is “20 times or more” (step C15). If the determination result of step C15 is negative (ie, the number of consecutive resorts is less than “20”), the overall control CPU 65a proceeds to step C16.

  In the effect pattern determination process that is performed when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 31a, 31b when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the overall control CPU 65a corresponds to the first effect type mode MA, and the jackpot A winning selection effect pattern corresponding to a symbol type is determined from one of a plurality of types, and a winning effect pattern designation command for designating the determined winning selection effect pattern is displayed on the display control board 70, lamp It outputs to the control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc. In the display control board 70, when a winning effect pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the contents of the effect corresponding to the winning effect pattern specified by the command. The symbol display device 17 is controlled to execute the symbol variation effect with the display content corresponding to the special effect pattern (step C16). In addition, when the winning display result is derived in the symbol variation effect, the game shifts to a big hit game. In other words, the overall control CPU 65a selects one of the first normal battle effect display patterns a1, a2, a3, and a4 in the first battle effect pattern BA corresponding to the first effect type mode MA based on the type of jackpot symbol. And an effect display pattern designation command for instructing the corresponding first normal battle effect display pattern a1, a2, a3, a4 is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Thus, as the symbol variation effect and the subsequent jackpot effect, the effect corresponding to the first effect type mode MA during the stay is executed (step C17).

  In step C18, it is determined whether or not the player side character wins the enemy character in the jackpot effect corresponding to the first normal battle effect display patterns a1, a2, a3, a4, and the result is negative. If so, the effect type loop process is terminated. That is, when the type of jackpot game is symbols B, I, g, j, etc., and the mode is shifted to the latent mode after the jackpot game ends, the “Battle defeat” effect pattern is selected as the effect pattern of the jackpot effect. At this time, the effect type loop process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result in step C18 is affirmative, it is determined that the state has shifted to the probability variation state, but since step C15 is negative, the overall control CPU 65a returns to step C13 and repeats the above processing. That is, in the effect pattern determination process that is performed when the pachinko ball wins the first and second start winning holes 31a and 31b, for winning or losing corresponding to the first effect type mode MA selected in step C11. Is selected, and the first normal battle effect pattern is determined as the jackpot effect when winning the jackpot in the symbol variation effect based on the effect pattern.

  If the determination result in step C15 is affirmative (that is, the number of consecutive games is “20 times or more”) while repeating the processing of step C13 to step C18, the overall control CPU 65a determines that the start winning ports 31a and 31b The display content corresponding to the special effect type mode MD is executed as the symbol variation effect based on the winning of the pachinko ball (step C19). The overall control CPU 65a then displays the first special battle effect display corresponding to the first special battle effect pattern BD of the special effect type mode MD stored in the dedicated table for the 20th and subsequent times for the 20th and subsequent big hit effects. The pattern c1 is determined, and an effect display pattern designation command for designating the first special battle effect display pattern c1 is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. In the display control board 70, when an effect display pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the first special battle effect display pattern c1 specified by the command, The symbol display device 17 is controlled to execute the symbol variation effect with the display content corresponding to the effect display pattern (step C20). That is, when the number of consecutive hits in the jackpot game is 20 times or more, as a symbol variation effect after the 19th jackpot game, an effect in which the background image and the character are different from the normal effect type modes MA, MB, MC may be seen. In addition, as a big hit effect, a battle effect with a rare first special character that does not appear until the 19th time can be seen.

  In step C21, it is determined whether or not the player side character wins the enemy character (first special character) in the jackpot effect corresponding to the first special battle effect display pattern c1, and the result is negative. If so, the effect type loop process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result in step C21 is affirmative, it is determined that the state has changed to the probability change state, and the special effect type mode MD (probability change mode) currently staying is maintained.

  In the special effect type mode MD in which the user continues to stay, in Step C22, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative. Even if the determination result is negative, the effect type loop process is not terminated and the special effect is not ended. Stay in type mode MD. Further, as described above, the effect pattern determination process that is performed when the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 31a, 31b when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, is as described above for the special effect type mode MD. The symbol variation effect based on the selection effect pattern is executed.

  Next, the overall control CPU 65a counts the number of consecutive hits of the jackpot game (+1 by adding to the number of extended games currently stored in the overall control RAM 65c), and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 65c (step). C23). Further, it is determined whether or not the number of consecutive hits of the big hit game stored in the overall control RAM 65c is “30 times or more” (step C24). If the determination result of step C24 is negative (ie, the number of extended games is “less than 30”), the overall control CPU 65a returns to step C19 and repeats the above-described processing. That is, until the determination result in step C24 is affirmed, the symbol variation effect is executed based on the special effect display pattern, and the jackpot effect is executed based on the first special battle effect display pattern.

  If the determination result in step C24 is affirmative (that is, the number of consecutive hits in the big hit game is “30 times or more”) while repeating the processing of step C19 to step C24, the overall control CPU 65a The display content corresponding to the special effect type mode MD is executed in the same manner as in Step C19 as the symbol variation effect based on the winning of the pachinko ball to 31a, 31b (Step C25). Then, the overall control CPU 65a makes the second special battle effect from the first special battle effect pattern BD of the special effect type mode MD stored in the dedicated table for the 30th and later times, for the 30th and later jackpot effects. The display pattern c2 is determined, and an effect display pattern designation command for instructing the second special battle effect display pattern c2 is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. In the display control board 70, when an effect display pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 70a selects display data indicating the effect content corresponding to the second special battle effect display pattern c2 specified by the command, The symbol display device 17 is controlled to execute the symbol variation effect with the display content corresponding to the effect display pattern (step C26). That is, when the number of consecutive hits of the big hit game is 30 times or more, it is possible to see a battle effect with the second special character having a rarity that does not appear until the 29th game.

  Here, in the above-described probability variation state, the variation state (the winning rate improvement state in which the winning rate to the second start winning prize port 31b is improved) is provided until the probability variation state ends. Yes. That is, in the game during which the effect type loop processing is continued, the variable state is also continued, and while the variable state is continued, the effect type mode selected in the final round of the first big hit game is set. The corresponding symbol variation effect and jackpot effect can be continuously viewed.

  The effect type loop process when the second effect type mode MB or the third effect type mode MC is selected as the effect type selection effect is the same as when the first effect type mode MA described above is selected. Thus, the production content (character, background image, etc.) is different.

(About power recovery)
Next, each process at the time of power recovery after the power supply is cut off will be described.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 65a determines during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 based on the current gaming state (probability change state, variable change state) and various commands input by the overall control CPU 65a from the main control CPU 60a. Various information relating to the effect to be performed is stored in the overall control RAM 65c. In the main control CPU 60a, the gaming state (probability change state, change state) is stored in the main control RAM 60c.

  When power supply to the main control CPU 60a, the overall control CPU 65a, etc. is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the various power stored in the regular storage areas of the main control RAM 60c and the overall control RAM 65c by the power-off process described above. Information is stored in the main backup area of the main control RAM 60c and the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c under the supply of power from the backup power source 107, and the various information stored in the backup area is: It is maintained even after the power supply is cut off.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c, an effect for specifying the content of the effect including the background image displayed on the symbol display device 17 at the time of the last big hit game before the power supply is cut off. The information is stored in the first backup area as final hit effect information. In addition, the production information specifying the production contents including the background image displayed on the symbol display device 17 in the mode in which the power supply is interrupted (production type mode) is the second backup area as the current production information. Is remembered. Further, the effect information (specific effect information or normal effect information) for specifying the decoration determined by the overall control CPU 65a when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative is stored in the first backup area as the final hit effect information. Further, effect information for specifying the special game effect mode MQ to be transferred after the end of the small hit game on the condition that the small hit is won is stored in the third backup area as the special effect information. It should be noted that the current effect information and the final hit effect information when the effect type mode is selected in the first jackpot game are the same, whereas, for example, the jackpot continues during the stay in the selected effect type mode. In the case of a villa), information that varies depending on the big hit game such as consecutive villa information and the number of balls to be played is added to the hit performance information, which is different from the current performance information.

(Restoring process during symbol variation production)
Next, the power recovery process will be described in the case where the power supply is interrupted during the symbol variation effect in the first effect type mode MA. In the power recovery process, various information stored in the main backup area of the main control RAM 60c and the general backup area of the overall control RAM 65c is stored in the corresponding normal storage area, and after the power recovery based on the normal storage area. However, since this information is the same as that stored in the backup area, in the following description, it will be described as information stored in the backup area for convenience.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 65a matches the checksum calculated when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started and the checksum calculated when the power supply stored in the overall backup area is cut off. If they match, it is determined that the various production information stored and held in the overall backup area is normal. In addition, if the control information specified by the power recovery control command output from the main control CPU 60a and input to the overall control CPU 65a and the various production information stored and held in the overall backup area are compared and matched. Then, power recovery processing is performed based on the effect information. In the present embodiment, when the current production information and the control information specified by the power recovery control command match among the various production information stored and held in the overall backup area during the power recovery process, Power recovery conditions for executing power recovery based on the information are set, and the overall control CPU 65a determines the content of the effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 based on the current effect information stored in the overall control RAM 65c. Return to the state when the power supply was cut off. That is, when power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started, the first effect type that is the display content at the time of power supply interruption based on the current effect information stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c. The production of the mode MA can be resumed, and the production type mode selected by the player can be continued.

  Similarly, for power recovery when power supply is interrupted during symbol variation effects while staying in each effect type mode MB, MC, MD and each specific (special) effect type mode MAa, MBb, MCc, MDd. Based on the current production information stored and held in the overall backup area, the production type modes MB, MC, MD and the specific (special) production type modes MAa, MBb, MCc, MDd, which are display contents when the power supply is cut off Can be resumed.

(About power recovery during a big hit game)
Next, the power recovery process will be described in the case where the power supply is interrupted while staying in the first battle effect pattern BA.

  Processing for determining whether or not the production information stored and held in the overall backup area, which is performed when power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started, and information stored in the main control RAM 60c and overall control The process for determining whether or not the information stored in the RAM 65c matches is the same as described above. If the effect information matches the normal and main control RAM 60c side information, the overall control CPU 65a At the time of processing, the content of the effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 is returned to the state when the power supply is cut off based on the current effect information. That is, when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started, the first battle effect that is the display content when the power supply is cut off is based on the current effect information stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c. The production of the pattern BA can be resumed.

  Here, the present embodiment is configured to shift to the special effect type mode MD when the number of consecutive resorts during the stay in the first effect type mode MA reaches the first specified number of times. However, in the present embodiment, since the final hit effect information including information that changes depending on the big hit game such as the number of consecutive games is stored in the overall control RAM 65c, the power supply is based on the final hit effect information. The number of consecutive resorts before the interruption can be restored, and after power recovery, the number of consecutive resorts before the interruption of power supply can be continued, and the player is not distrusted. In other words, the power supply is provided by the power outage in the special production type mode MD that can be enjoyed by shifting the number of consecutive resorts (per game variable information) that is variable based on the game per play and satisfying a predetermined condition. Even if it is shut off, it can be enjoyed continuously when power is restored, and the player can be prevented from being discouraged.

  Next, the power recovery process will be described in the case where the power supply is interrupted while staying in the first specific battle effect pattern BAa.

  Processing for determining whether or not the production information stored and held in the overall backup area, which is performed when power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started, and information stored in the main control RAM 60c and overall control The process for determining whether or not the information stored in the RAM 65c matches is the same as described above. If the effect information matches the normal and main control RAM 60c side information, the overall control CPU 65a At the time of processing, the content of the effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 is returned to the state when the power supply is cut off based on the current effect information. That is, when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started, the first specific battle that is the display content when the power supply is cut off is based on the current performance information stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c. The production of the production pattern BAa can be resumed.

  Here, as described above, the first specific battle effect pattern BAa is an effect pattern that is determined only when the decoration diagram is of a specific type, and after the big hit game of the first specific battle effect pattern BAa ends, It is necessary to shift to the corresponding specific first effect type mode MAa. In this embodiment, final control information including specific effect information specifying a specific type of decoration that is a condition for determining the first specific battle effect pattern BAa is stored and held in the overall backup area in the overall control RAM 65c. Therefore, on the basis of the best hit effect information including the specific effect information, after the big hit game of the first specific battle effect pattern BAa is completed after power recovery, the corresponding specific first effect type mode MAa is returned. Can do.

  In addition, after returning to the specific first performance type mode MAa, the big hit symbol determined by the main control CPU 60a is affirmed in the big hit determination triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first and second start winning holes 31a and 31b. If the decoration diagram determined by the overall control CPU 65a is not of a specific type, it is not known which effect pattern is executed in the big hit game in the configuration in which only the current effect information is stored and held at the time of power recovery. It will be. However, in the present embodiment, not only the current effect information but also the last hit effect information that is information of the big hit before the power supply is cut off is stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c. If the winning jackpot symbol and decorations won after returning to the 1st performance type mode MAa are not of a specific type, the winning game of the 1st performance type mode MA selected by the player based on the final hit performance information. A certain first battle effect pattern BA can be determined, and no wrinkle occurs between the effects before and after the power supply is cut off.

  Similarly, power recovery in the case of power interruption during the big hit game in the specific battle effect pattern BAb, the specific story effect pattern SCc, and the specific special battle effect pattern BDd is also stored and held in the overall backup area. Based on the current effect information, the effects of the specific battle effect pattern BAb, the specific story effect pattern SCc, and the specific special battle effect pattern BDd, which are display contents when the power supply is interrupted, can be resumed. In addition, after the end of the big hit game with the specific battle effect pattern BAb, the specific story effect pattern SCc, and the specific special battle effect pattern BDd after the power recovery, the corresponding specific second effect type mode MBb and specific third effect type mode MCc. The special special effect type mode MDd can be restored. Further, if the jackpot symbol and decoration that were won after returning to the specific second effect type mode MBb and the specific third effect type mode MCc were not of a specific type, the player It is possible to determine the second battle effect pattern BB and the story effect pattern SC, which are jackpot games of the selected second effect type mode MB and third effect type mode MC.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a determines the type of hit (special drawing), but the type of decoration to be displayed in the case of the symbol variation effect (special effect during big hit, condition that a specific decoration is determined) The specific control or the like during the big hit is not determined, and the type of the decorative drawing is uniquely determined by the overall control CPU 65a according to the type of the hit. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off, even if only various information on the main control CPU 60a side is backed up, the type of decorations uniquely determined by the general control CPU 65a at the time of power recovery and other information managed independently However, in this embodiment, by backing up various types of information on the overall control CPU 65a side, the information independently managed by the overall control CPU 65a including the type of decoration can be restored when power is restored. And the control burden by the main control CPU60a side can also be reduced by setting it as the structure which determines the decoration drawing by the integrated control CPU65a.

(About power recovery at small hits)
Next, the power recovery process will be described in the case where the power supply is interrupted at the time of the small hit, and the case where the small hit is won while staying in the first effect type mode MA.

  Processing for determining whether or not the production information stored and held in the overall backup area, which is performed when power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started, and information stored in the main control RAM 60c and overall control The process for determining whether or not the information stored in the RAM 65c matches is the same as described above. If the effect information matches the normal and main control RAM 60c side information, the overall control CPU 65a At the time of processing, the content of the effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 is returned to the state when the power supply is cut off based on the current effect information. That is, when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started, the first effect that is the effect type mode when the power supply is cut off, based on the current effect information stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c. The effect of the small hit game corresponding to the display content of the type mode MA can be resumed (see FIG. 16A).

  In the present embodiment, since it is configured to shift from each mode to a common special game effect mode MQ with a small hit as an opportunity, only the current effect information can be returned to the small hit game effect state at the time of power recovery. However, the destination after the end of the small hit game is not known. However, in the present embodiment, the special effect which is the production information for specifying the special game production mode MQ to be transferred after the small hit game is triggered in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c not only with the current production information but also with the small win. Since the information is stored and held, the overall control CPU 65a can shift to the special game effect mode MQ after the small hit game based on the special effect information. That is, even if the power supply is interrupted during the small hit game, after the power return, after the small hit game, it is possible to shift to the appropriate special game effect mode MQ (see FIG. 16 (a)).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment in which the mode transition is executed in response to the winning of the small hit, the first effect type mode MA → the small hit winning → the interruption of the power supply → the small hit game based on the current effect information. When the power supply from the power supply means (power supply circuit 105) is cut off, the first effect information backup means (the first effect information backup means ( The game effect mode determined by the game effect mode determining means (general control CPU 65a) is established by the establishment of the mode return condition (small winning) when the power recovery process is performed with the effect information (current effect information) held in the overall control RAM 65c). The second power information backup means (overall control RAM 65c) performs power recovery processing so as to be able to return to (the effect type mode before the mode transition triggered by the winning of small hits). Effect information is lifting corresponds to the configuration performed on the basis of the (special effect information).

  In addition, the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c stores and holds the final hit effect information that is information of the big hit before the power supply is cut off, so that the mode return condition is satisfied in the special game effect mode MQ ( In the case of a big hit, the overall control CPU 65a can return to the first effect type mode MA based on the final hit effect information. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 configured to shift from each mode to the common special game effect mode MQ when the mode shift condition is satisfied, based on the final hit effect information stored in the overall control RAM 65c after power recovery, It is possible to return to the effect type mode before the transition, and to continue the effect in the effect type mode selected by the player (same as when the effect backup condition is satisfied) (see FIG. 16).

  Similarly, even when a small win is won while staying in the specific first effect type mode MAa or the special effect type mode MDd, as shown in FIGS. When the power supply is interrupted, when the power supply is started, the specific first effect type mode MAa and the special effect type mode MDd are displayed based on the current effect information stored in the overall control RAM 65c when the power supply is started. It is possible to return to the effect state of the small hit game corresponding to the content. Then, after the small hit game, it is possible to shift to the common special game effect mode MQ that is transferred when the bonus in each mode is triggered based on the special effect information stored in the overall control RAM 65c. Then, when the mode return condition is established in the special game effect mode MQ (winning the big hit), the corresponding specific first effect type mode MAa or special corresponding to the effect type mode before the transition to the special game effect mode MQ. It is possible to shift to the effect type mode MDd based on the final hit effect information.

  Next, regarding power recovery processing, a case where power supply is interrupted while staying in the special game effect mode MQ will be described.

  Processing for determining whether or not the production information stored in the backup area is normal when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started, and information stored in the main control RAM 60c and the overall control RAM 65c The process for determining whether or not the information stored in the memory matches the information stored in the main control RAM 60c is the same as that described above. If the effect information matches the normal and main control RAM 60c side information, the overall control CPU 65a At that time, based on the current effect information, the effect content displayed on the symbol display device 17 is returned to the state when the power supply is cut off. That is, when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started, the special game effect mode which is the effect mode when the power supply is cut off, based on the current effect information stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c. By returning to MQ, the effect in the special game effect mode MQ can be resumed.

  Here, as described above, the special game effect mode MQ is a common effect mode that shifts from each mode in response to a small hit, so that only the current effect information returns to the special game effect mode MQ at the time of power recovery. Even if it is obtained, the transition destination when the mode return condition is satisfied (big hit) in the special game effect mode MQ is not known. However, in this embodiment, since the final hit effect information which is the information at the time of the big hit before the power supply interruption is stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c as well as the current effect information. Based on the hit effect information, when the mode return condition is satisfied in the special game effect mode MQ, the mode can be shifted to an appropriate mode.

  For example, if the power supply is interrupted in the special game effect mode MQ that has been transferred from the first effect type mode MA due to the small win, the current effect information (in this case, the special game effect mode MQ in the power-off process). Production information) and final winning production information (in this case production information specifying the first production type mode MA) are stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c. Therefore, when power is restored, the game returns to the special game effect mode MQ based on the current effect information, and when the mode return condition is satisfied in the special game effect mode MQ, the first effect type mode is set based on the final hit effect information. It is possible to shift to MA.

(Recovery processing while staying in the 2nd latent mode)
Next, the power recovery process will be described when the power supply is interrupted while staying in the second latent mode TB.

  Processing for determining whether or not the production information stored and held in the overall backup area, which is performed when power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started, and information stored in the main control RAM 60c and overall control The process for determining whether or not the information stored in the RAM 65c matches is the same as described above. If the effect information matches the normal and main control RAM 60c side information, the overall control CPU 65a At the time of processing, the content of the effect displayed on the symbol display device 17 is returned to the state when the power supply is cut off based on the current effect information. That is, when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is started, the second latent mode which is an effect mode when the power supply is cut off is based on the current effect information stored and held in the overall backup area of the overall control RAM 65c. By returning to TB, the production in the second latent mode TB can be resumed.

  Here, the second latent mode TB is a mode in which, in the big hit game in the first probability variation mode MX, the result of “defeat” is finally displayed in the effect pattern in the big hit effect. In the second latent mode TB, when the internal gaming state is a probable change state or a variable state, if the big win is won in the probable state, or if the probable big hit is won in the variable state, the second It is necessary to return to the production mode before the transition to the latent mode TB. In the present embodiment, when the power supply is cut off, the production information at the time of the last big hit game before the interruption is stored and held in the central backup area of the overall control RAM 65c as the final hit effect information. In the second latent mode TB, when the big hit under the above-mentioned conditions is won, it is possible to return to the original production mode based on the final winning production information.

[Example of change]
It should be noted that the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, the following can be adopted.
(1) In the embodiment, the case of the first big hit game in the normal mode has been described as the hit game in which the production type mode can be selected. However, the win game in which the production type mode can be selected is limited to the first big hit game. It is also possible to select an effect type mode in the big hit game in the probability variation mode or the latent mode.
(2) In the embodiment, the production type mode can be selected on the condition that the jackpot has been won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the condition that the design variation production has reached a preset number of times is provided. The general control CPU may be configured to allow mode selection. Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which an image indicating that mode selection can always be performed is displayed on the symbol display device, and the player can select the effect type mode at any time.
(3) In the embodiment, a general backup area for storing presentation information at the time of power-off processing is set in the overall control RAM. However, another backup RAM or backup storage means may be provided.
(4) In the embodiment, in the power recovery process at the time of power recovery, based on the current performance information stored in the overall control RAM, the performance state when the power supply is cut off is restored. A power recovery process may be performed based on the hit effect information. That is, when the current production information is not in a normal information form due to noise or the like due to noise or the like during the power-off process, or when the current production information itself is lost, the restoration output from the main control CPU is not performed. If the information specified by the power control command matches the final hit effect information, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which power recovery processing is performed based on the final hit effect information at the time of power recovery. In other words, the priority order of the information for performing the correct / incorrect determination based on the information specified by the power recovery control command output from the main control CPU at the time of power recovery is the order of the current effect information → the final hit effect information. If the information identified by the power recovery control command matches the current performance information, the power recovery process is performed using the current performance information. If the information does not match, the power recovery control command specifies If the information is consistent with the final hit effect information, the power recovery process is performed with the final hit effect information. If not, the overall control RAM is cleared and the power recovery process is performed with the initially set information. A power recovery condition may be set. That is, the first power recovery means for recovering the display content based on the current effect information and the second power recovery means for recovering the display content based on the final hit effect information. It can respond by setting.
Note that even if the final hit presentation information itself is normal, it may be different from the information specifying the presentation state when the power supply is cut off, so that it does not cause distrust or disadvantage to the player. For example, the consistency with the information specified by the power recovery control command is not limited to the complete match, and if the preset items match, the condition for the power recovery process is set with the final hit effect information. Also good.

(5) In the embodiment, a first start winning opening (first start winning means) that is always open in a game area to one start winning apparatus, and a second start winning opening (variable start winning opening, opening and closing the winning opening) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first start winning port and the second starting winning port may be provided in different devices. At this time, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening need not be arranged in the upper and lower positions as in the embodiment, and are individually arranged at appropriate positions in the game area where the game balls flow down on the game board. A start winning opening can be arranged. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the second start winning opening is arranged so as to be biased to the right side in the game area, and a pachinko ball can be awarded to the second starting winning opening when so-called right-handed.
(6) Similarly, in the embodiment, the special winning device is arranged below the start winning device (special winning means). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball flows down on the game board. A special winning device (special winning means) can be arranged at an appropriate position in the area. For example, it is possible to arrange the special winning device so as to be biased to the right side in the game area so that the pachinko ball can be awarded to the special winning device when so-called right-handed.
(7) In the embodiment, when the payout condition is established in accordance with the detection of the winning ball by the starting winning detection means, the number of winning ball payout is determined so as to be the same as the number of game balls detected by the starting winning detection means. The setting is not limited to this, and the number of prize balls to be paid out can be set to exceed the number of detected game balls.
(8) In the embodiment, the start winning means includes a first start winning means capable of winning a game ball with a certain probability and a second start winning means capable of varying the winning probability of the game ball. Although the detecting means is provided for each means and the winning of the game ball is individually detected, the winning detection means of the first and second winning detection means may be made common. That is, it may be configured not to distinguish between winning in the first start winning means and winning in the second winning detecting means.
(9) In the embodiment, all or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub-control means (overall control CPU). A part may be provided in the main control means. In the embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (overall control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the embodiment may be provided in a control unit (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(10) In the embodiment, the display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the overall control means (overall control CPU). The overall control means (overall control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the CPU). In the embodiment, the overall control means (overall control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the overall control board and the display control board in the embodiment may be shared by a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the overall control unit can also be used for the lamp control unit that performs light emission control and the sound control unit that performs sound output control.
(11) In the embodiment, a special figure display means (special picture display) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the symbol display means (design display device) for displaying a design symbol (decorative drawing). However, this is not a limitation. For example, you may make it display both a decoration drawing and a special figure in a symbol display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a symbol display means in common with a decorative drawing and a special drawing.

Further, the embodiments include technical ideas as shown below.
[Appendix]
In the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The game effect mode determining means (65a) determines the game effect mode during the specific hit effect executed by the display means (17) triggered by the positive determination of the hit determination means (60a),
The effect information specifying the game effect mode determined by the game effect mode determining means (65a) is stored in the second effect information backup means (65c) before the specific hit effect ends.
According to the gaming machine according to the supplementary note, it is possible to improve the reproducibility of the state before power supply interruption after power recovery.

17 Symbol display device (display means)
30 start prize device (start prize means)
36 Operation buttons (operation means)
60a Main control CPU (main control means, hit judging means)
65c General control CPU (sub control means, power recovery means, game effect mode determining means, winning display effect information determining means)
65c General control RAM (effect information backup means, second effect information backup means, winning display effect information backup means)
105 Power supply circuit (power supply means)

Claims (4)

A main winning means including a start winning means for allowing a game ball to win, a hit determining means for determining whether or not the winning is given to the starting winning means, and a symbol given by winning the starting winning means Display means capable of executing a fluctuating symbol effect, sub-control means for controlling the display means based on a control signal from the main control means, and power supply means for supplying power to the main control means and the sub-control means In the gaming machine in which a winning game is performed after the end of the symbol variation effect,
The sub-control means includes
With the positive determination of the hit determination means, the hit display effect that determines one from the specific effect information corresponding to the specific hit display effect displayed on the display means and the normal effect information corresponding to the normal hit display effect in the win game Information determination means;
Effect information backup means for storing effect information for specifying the display state on the display means when the power supply from the power supply means is interrupted, and retaining the effect information after the power supply is interrupted,
The hit display effect information backup means for storing the specific effect information and the normal effect information determined by the hit display effect information determining means and retaining the information after the power supply is cut off,
A power recovery means for performing power recovery processing with effect information held in the effect information backup means or the hit display effect information backup means according to the power recovery condition at the time of power recovery after the power supply from the power supply means is shut off; A gaming machine comprising: The sub-control means includes
With the positive determination of the hit determination means as a trigger, the game effect mode determining means for determining one of a plurality of types of game effect modes with different effect contents executed by the display means,
In each game effect mode, a specific game effect mode corresponding to a specific hit display effect is set,
When the hit display effect information determining means determines the specific effect information, the hit display effect information determining means is configured to shift to the specific game effect mode after the hit game in which the specific hit display effect based on the specific effect information is executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the hit display effect information determining means determines the specific effect information, the hit effect display information backup means stores the specific effect information. The sub-control means includes
A second effect information backup means for storing effect information for specifying the game effect mode determined by the game effect mode determining means and retaining the information even after the power supply is cut off;
The game that is configured to shift to the common game effect mode when the mode transition condition is satisfied in the game effect mode, and that the game effect mode determination means determines when the mode return condition is satisfied in the common game effect mode Configured to return to production mode,
The power recovery means performs power recovery processing with the effect information held in the effect information backup means, and returns to the game effect mode determined by the game effect mode determination means upon establishment of the mode return condition after power recovery. The gaming machine according to claim 2, configured to perform power recovery processing for obtaining based on the effect information held in the second effect information backup means. It has operating means that can be operated by the operator,
It is configured so that one of a plurality of game effect modes can be selected by operating the operation means,
The game effect mode determination means determines the game effect mode selected by the operation of the operation means,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the second production information backup unit stores the production information specifying the game production mode determined by the game production mode determination unit by the selection of the operation unit.

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